Tottenham Hotspur have confirmed the signing of Dutch defender Micky van de Ven from Wolfsburg in a six-year deal on Tuesday, August 8. Van de Ven, on Spurs shortlist for transfer this season, had been linked with the club for a long time before pen was put to paper. Spurs will reportedly pay a whopping $44 million initial fee with several add-ons included in the contract. The Dutch defender becomes Ange Postecoglou’s fifth senior signing of the window and will wear No. 37 for the club.

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Linked with the club for a long time, Van de Ven was keen on the move from Bundesliga having impressed for the side. He helped Wolfsburg finish eighth in the league, the same as Spurs in the Premier League with both missing out on European football narrowly for the 2023-24 season. He missed only one match in the entire Bundesliga season, scoring one goal for the club.

The Dutch defender was in the Netherlands preliminary squad of Netherlands for the Qatar World Cup in 2022 and captained the side in the U-21 Euro in the past. The 22-year-old started his career at Volendam before moving to the Bundesliga for a reported fee of $4 million in 2021.

<h2>Transfer business so far</h2>

The transfer has bolstered Spurs significantly in the close window with key additions of James Maddison, Manor Solomon, goalkeeper Guglielmo Vicario and young defender Ashley Phillips. However, the club's biggest summer deal is to secure the long-term future of club legend Harry Kane. He is currently with the first team and has been part of another Premier League-Bundesliga domino as Bayern Munich led the chase for his signature.

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The club on Monday, August 7 rejected third bid from the record German champions as they intend to keep Kane for another season at the club. Harry has not yet commented personally on the situation and is thought to be not interested in signing a new deal with the club. As things stand, he will be a free agent in July 2024 and could sign with any club on a free transfer.

On the flip side, Spurs are also ready to listen to offers for Tanguy Ndombele, Djed Spence, and Giovani Lo Celso in the remainder of the window. Spurs will start their Premier League campaign against Brentford on Sunday, August 13.

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Tottenham Hotspur have confirmed the signing of Dutch defender Micky van de Ven from Wolfsburg in a six-year deal on Tuesday, August 8. Van de Ven, on Spurs shortlist for transfer this season, had been linked with the club for a long time before pen was put to paper.

Tottenham Hotspur have confirmed the signing of Dutch defender Micky van de Ven from Wolfsburg in a six-year deal on Tuesday, August 8. Van de Ven, on Spurs shortlist for transfer this season, had been linked with the club for a long time before pen was put to paper. Spurs will reportedly pay a whopping $44 million initial fee with several add-ons included in the contract. The Dutch defender becomes Ange Postecoglou’s fifth senior signing of the window and will wear No. 37 for the club. Oh ven the Spurs... pic.twitter.com/ZBQVtotSb5 — Tottenham Hotspur (@SpursOfficial) August 8, 2023 × Tottenham make statement signing Linked with the club for a long time, Van de Ven was keen on the move from Bundesliga having impressed for the side. He helped Wolfsburg finish eighth in the league, the same as Spurs in the Premier League with both missing out on European football narrowly for the 2023-24 season. He missed only one match in the entire Bundesliga season, scoring one goal for the club. The Dutch defender was in the Netherlands preliminary squad of Netherlands for the Qatar World Cup in 2022 and captained the side in the U-21 Euro in the past. The 22-year-old started his career at Volendam before moving to the Bundesliga for a reported fee of $4 million in 2021. Transfer business so far The transfer has bolstered Spurs significantly in the close window with key additions of James Maddison, Manor Solomon, goalkeeper Guglielmo Vicario and young defender Ashley Phillips. However, the club's biggest summer deal is to secure the long-term future of club legend Harry Kane. He is currently with the first team and has been part of another Premier League-Bundesliga domino as Bayern Munich led the chase for his signature. ALSO READ | 'He should be more mature': Former Pak wicketkeeper offers advice to Indian star amid struggles in WI T20Is The club on Monday, August 7 rejected third bid from the record German champions as they intend to keep Kane for another season at the club. Harry has not yet commented personally on the situation and is thought to be not interested in signing a new deal with the club. As things stand, he will be a free agent in July 2024 and could sign with any club on a free transfer. On the flip side, Spurs are also ready to listen to offers for Tanguy Ndombele, Djed Spence, and Giovani Lo Celso in the remainder of the window. Spurs will start their Premier League campaign against Brentford on Sunday, August 13. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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Patri Guijarro struck twice as Barcelona produced a stunning comeback to beat Wolfsburg 3-2 and clinch a second Women's Champions League trophy on Saturday. The Catalans were two goals down at the break but hit back strongly to triumph in Eindhoven, with Fridolina Rolfo stroking home the winner with 20 minutes remaining.

Jonatan Giraldez's side have now won two of the last three finals after earning their first triumph over Chelsea in 2021, continuing to establish themselves as the main rivals to record eight-time winners Lyon.

Barcelona secured victory with two-time Ballon d'Or winner Alexia Putellas on the bench until the final stages, as she continues to find form after the knee injury which sidelined her for most of the season.

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"I'm so emotional, I never thought this would happen, at two zero (down) at the beginning I felt we could do it, but it was so hard," match-winner Rolfo told DAZN. "We showed so much mentality today, I'm so proud of the team."

Wolfsburg took the lead after just three minutes, when Ewa Pajor picked Lucy Bronze's pocket on the edge of the box and rammed past Sandra Panos.

The England international last played in April, having surgery on her knee after the semi-final first-leg win over Chelsea, and that rust showed.

Goalkeeper Panos might have done better too, getting a hand on top scorer Pajor's effort but not doing enough to thwart her ninth strike of the tournament.

Barcelona defender Irene Paredes should have equalised but sent a free header wide at the far post from Mapi Leon's sweetly-delivered corner. Caroline Graham Hansen, who scored in both legs of the semi-final win over Chelsea, also spurned a fine chance from point-blank range, failing to make solid contact on a cross.

Soon Barcelona paid the price for their profligacy, with Wolfsburg netting the second on the counter-attack. Veteran forward Alexandra Popp outmuscled Leon off the ball before darting into the box to head home from Pajor's cross. The Germans deserved their advantage, with Barcelona lacking sharpness and not matching their opponents' energy levels.

<h2>- Turnaround -</h2>

Putellas described last season's final defeat by Lyon as traumatic and Barcelona came out all guns blazing, after the break to ensure there was no repeat.

"I had a big flashback to the last final," admitted Graham Hansen, with Barcelona going 3-0 down to the French side in 33 minutes.

Guijarro netted twice in the space of 109 seconds early in the second half to pull the game level. First she finished well from Graham Hansen's cut-back, with the Norwegian winger blazing into the box and teeing up her team-mate.

Then Guijarro headed home after Aitana Bonmati skinned Pajor and whipped in a cross from the right.

"Alexia gave me her energy and I did a bit of what she does," Guijarro told DAZN. "It's incredible (to win), above all in the way we did it, coming from two down in a final is so difficult."

Barcelona supporters, who took over the city centre in the afternoon before the game, whipped themselves up into a frenzy at the PSV Stadium, with over 33,000 fans attending.

Wolfsburg were rocking and Barcelona's third felt almost inevitable, arriving after defender Lynn Wilms blasted the ball at team-mate Kathrin Hendrich in her own six-yard box.

Barcelona forward Mariona Caldentey miskicked the loose ball with a clean sight of goal but managed to nudge it on to Rolfo, who made no mistake with her finish.

"We scored one, we scored two, we scored three, the whole stadium explodes, of course it's going to help us to keep going, and pushing, pushing, pushing," said Graham Hansen.

Tommy Stroot's team could not find a way back into the game, broken by Barcelona's comeback.

Wolfsburg have now lost in four finals since they last won the trophy in 2014, as their wait for glory continues, while Barcelona continue to soar to new heights.

"In terms of possession, Barcelona probably deserved to win the match, but when you're so close and the match is taken out of your hands, it hurts incredibly," said Wolfsburg captain Popp.

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Patri Guijarro struck twice as Barcelona produced a stunning comeback to beat Wolfsburg 3-2 and clinch a second Women's Champions League trophy on Saturday. The Catalans were two goals down at the break but hit back strongly to triumph in Eindhoven, with Fridolina Rolfo stroking home the winner with 20 minutes remaining.

Patri Guijarro struck twice as Barcelona produced a stunning comeback to beat Wolfsburg 3-2 and clinch a second Women's Champions League trophy on Saturday. The Catalans were two goals down at the break but hit back strongly to triumph in Eindhoven, with Fridolina Rolfo stroking home the winner with 20 minutes remaining. Jonatan Giraldez's side have now won two of the last three finals after earning their first triumph over Chelsea in 2021, continuing to establish themselves as the main rivals to record eight-time winners Lyon. Barcelona secured victory with two-time Ballon d'Or winner Alexia Putellas on the bench until the final stages, as she continues to find form after the knee injury which sidelined her for most of the season. ALSO READ: Manchester City inch one step closer to completing a treble after 2-1 win over United in FA Cup Final "I'm so emotional, I never thought this would happen, at two zero (down) at the beginning I felt we could do it, but it was so hard," match-winner Rolfo told DAZN. "We showed so much mentality today, I'm so proud of the team." Wolfsburg took the lead after just three minutes, when Ewa Pajor picked Lucy Bronze's pocket on the edge of the box and rammed past Sandra Panos. The England international last played in April, having surgery on her knee after the semi-final first-leg win over Chelsea, and that rust showed. Goalkeeper Panos might have done better too, getting a hand on top scorer Pajor's effort but not doing enough to thwart her ninth strike of the tournament. Barcelona defender Irene Paredes should have equalised but sent a free header wide at the far post from Mapi Leon's sweetly-delivered corner. Caroline Graham Hansen, who scored in both legs of the semi-final win over Chelsea, also spurned a fine chance from point-blank range, failing to make solid contact on a cross. Soon Barcelona paid the price for their profligacy, with Wolfsburg netting the second on the counter-attack. Veteran forward Alexandra Popp outmuscled Leon off the ball before darting into the box to head home from Pajor's cross. The Germans deserved their advantage, with Barcelona lacking sharpness and not matching their opponents' energy levels. - Turnaround - Putellas described last season's final defeat by Lyon as traumatic and Barcelona came out all guns blazing, after the break to ensure there was no repeat. "I had a big flashback to the last final," admitted Graham Hansen, with Barcelona going 3-0 down to the French side in 33 minutes. Guijarro netted twice in the space of 109 seconds early in the second half to pull the game level. First she finished well from Graham Hansen's cut-back, with the Norwegian winger blazing into the box and teeing up her team-mate. Then Guijarro headed home after Aitana Bonmati skinned Pajor and whipped in a cross from the right. "Alexia gave me her energy and I did a bit of what she does," Guijarro told DAZN. "It's incredible (to win), above all in the way we did it, coming from two down in a final is so difficult." Barcelona supporters, who took over the city centre in the afternoon before the game, whipped themselves up into a frenzy at the PSV Stadium, with over 33,000 fans attending. Wolfsburg were rocking and Barcelona's third felt almost inevitable, arriving after defender Lynn Wilms blasted the ball at team-mate Kathrin Hendrich in her own six-yard box. Barcelona forward Mariona Caldentey miskicked the loose ball with a clean sight of goal but managed to nudge it on to Rolfo, who made no mistake with her finish. "We scored one, we scored two, we scored three, the whole stadium explodes, of course it's going to help us to keep going, and pushing, pushing, pushing," said Graham Hansen. Tommy Stroot's team could not find a way back into the game, broken by Barcelona's comeback. Wolfsburg have now lost in four finals since they last won the trophy in 2014, as their wait for glory continues, while Barcelona continue to soar to new heights. "In terms of possession, Barcelona probably deserved to win the match, but when you're so close and the match is taken out of your hands, it hurts incredibly," said Wolfsburg captain Popp. WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

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Bayern Munich's Thomas Mueller celebrated his 400th Bundesliga appearance with a goal and an assist as the champions crushed VfL Wolfsburg 4-0 on Friday to go into the winter break with a nine-point lead at the top of the standings.

Top scorer Robert Lewandowski also broke the record for most league goals in a calendar year three minutes from the end, volleying in his 43rd for 2021 to better Gerd Mueller's 42-goal run from 1972.

"I am very satisfied with the way we played," said Bayern coach Julian Nagelsmann. "It was a bit tougher in the first half when Wolfsburg were a bit more disciplined. We started well but then lost some possession.

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"But we defended well and our second half was impressive with the way we were pressing extremely high. The result was deserved," he added.

Mueller opened their account, tapping in on the rebound in the seventh minute after keeper Koen Casteels had palmed a Serge Gnabry shot into his path.

He then set up Dayot Upamecano with a clever chip to head in their second goal in the 57th before Leroy Sane curled a superb shot into the top far corner two minutes later to put the game to bed.

Lewandowski was desperate to end the year on a high after missing out on the world player of the year award to Lionel Messi but first fired over the bar in the 66th and was then denied at point-blank range by Casteels with a superb piece of goalkeeping.

But he did not miss from close range in the 87th minute to hand toothless Wolfsburg their fourth consecutive league loss and their seventh straight defeat in all competitions.

Lewandowski has now scored 19 league goals, two more than the entire Wolfsburg team this season.

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The Wolves drop to 12th place, three points above the relegation playoff spot.

Bayern, chasing a record-extending 10th straight league crown, are on 43 points, with Borussia Dortmund, in second place on 34, travelling to Hertha Berlin on Saturday.

With 56 league goals at the halfway mark Bayern are also on track to break the record for most league goals in a Bundesliga season (101) set by Bayern in the 1971-72 campaign.

The Bundesliga will break for three weeks and then resume on Jan. 7.

Bayern Munich's Thomas Mueller celebrated his 400th Bundesliga appearance with a goal and an assist as the champions crushed VfL Wolfsburg 4-0 on Friday to go into the winter break with a nine-point lead at the top of the standings.

Bayern Munich's Thomas Mueller celebrated his 400th Bundesliga appearance with a goal and an assist as the champions crushed VfL Wolfsburg 4-0 on Friday to go into the winter break with a nine-point lead at the top of the standings. Top scorer Robert Lewandowski also broke the record for most league goals in a calendar year three minutes from the end, volleying in his 43rd for 2021 to better Gerd Mueller's 42-goal run from 1972. "I am very satisfied with the way we played," said Bayern coach Julian Nagelsmann. "It was a bit tougher in the first half when Wolfsburg were a bit more disciplined. We started well but then lost some possession. ALSO READ: Manchester City's Boss Pep Guardiola cancels press conference after inconclusive COVID-19 test "But we defended well and our second half was impressive with the way we were pressing extremely high. The result was deserved," he added. Mueller opened their account, tapping in on the rebound in the seventh minute after keeper Koen Casteels had palmed a Serge Gnabry shot into his path. He then set up Dayot Upamecano with a clever chip to head in their second goal in the 57th before Leroy Sane curled a superb shot into the top far corner two minutes later to put the game to bed. Lewandowski was desperate to end the year on a high after missing out on the world player of the year award to Lionel Messi but first fired over the bar in the 66th and was then denied at point-blank range by Casteels with a superb piece of goalkeeping. But he did not miss from close range in the 87th minute to hand toothless Wolfsburg their fourth consecutive league loss and their seventh straight defeat in all competitions. Lewandowski has now scored 19 league goals, two more than the entire Wolfsburg team this season. ALSO READ: Premier League title race to continue despite increase in COVID-19 cases The Wolves drop to 12th place, three points above the relegation playoff spot. Bayern, chasing a record-extending 10th straight league crown, are on 43 points, with Borussia Dortmund, in second place on 34, travelling to Hertha Berlin on Saturday. With 56 league goals at the halfway mark Bayern are also on track to break the record for most league goals in a Bundesliga season (101) set by Bayern in the 1971-72 campaign. The Bundesliga will break for three weeks and then resume on Jan. 7.

Robert Lewandowski breaks record for most goals in a calendar year as Bayern crush Wolfsburg

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