Tottenham secures Bentancur with new long-term contract

Tottenham Hotspur midfielder Rodrigo Bentancur has signed a new long-term contract with the club, securing his future after he was set to become a free agent next year. Since joining from Juventus in 2022, Bentancur has become a key player, making 122 appearances, contributing significantly in the Europa League win, and impressing under new head coach Thomas Frank. Despite his new deal, Frank has called on Bentancur to demonstrate greater consistency and take more control in difficult game situations, praising his composure and ball skills but wanting him to dictate play more often. Bentancur expressed happiness with the club and his desire to build on recent successes, while Frank highlighted the contract as a strong signal of belief in Tottenham's project, following the recent signing of captain Cristian Romero. Alongside Bentancur, center-back Micky van de Ven is also expected to receive a new lucrative contract amid interest from major clubs. Bentancur's value has risen to €30 million, reflecting his importance to Tottenham's plans moving forward.