What the Dutch media are saying about Jan Paul van Hecke vs Sweden proves Tottenham’s decision right

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Jan Paul van Hecke was playing his first match after signing for Tottenham, and the defender shone during the Netherlands’ win over Sweden.

Ronald Koeman’s team produced an impressive display in their second World Cup as they thrashed Sweden 5-1 in Texas.

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Following a poor opening game against Japan, in which they drew 2-2, the Dutch bounced back with an impressive display against Sweden.

After the win at the NRG Stadium, the local press in the Netherlands have been singing the praises of Tottenham’s latest signing.

Tottenham’s new signing Jan Paul van Hecke impresses vs Sweden

Tottenham Hotspur’s new signing Jan Paul van Hecke looked really impressive in the Netherlands’ 5-1 win over Sweden.

Only Virgil van Dijk completed more passes and had more touches than him during the match, as the Spurs defender managed 71 passes and 87 touches.

Defensively, the Dutch defender was also very solid, making six clearances, three recoveries, and four duels won.

After the match, the Dutch media had a lot of good things to say about the 26-year-old and it’s clear Spurs have made a great signing.

• AD gave him 6.5/10: “His first international match as a Spurs player, and in it Van Hecke had a tougher time than in previous matches. He had to be constantly alert against world-class strikers Gyokeres and Isak. He managed to do so with mixed success.”
• Votebal Primeur rated his display 6.5/10: “Van Hecke lost possession dangerously twice during a weaker phase for the Netherlands in the first half. Otherwise, a solid performance from the man from Zeeland, who is leaving for Tottenham Hotspur for sixty million.”
• Finally, Voetbal Zone gave him a 7/10: “Sweden launched dangerous counter-attacks on several occasions, but thanks to Jan Paul van Hecke and particularly Bart Verbruggen, Oranje reached the break without conceding any goals.”

Spurs signed the defender for £52 million from Brighton, but despite him only having one year left on his deal, the Lilywhites look to have made a great choice in getting him.

Roberto De Zerbi made the 26-year-old his first choice signing this summer, and Spurs moved quickly to get a deal sealed.

Sandro Tonali is the next target for Tottenham, and the Lilywhites have already had a £75 million bid rejected by Newcastle.