£52m Van Hecke on 'really strong connection' with De Zerbi

[Getty Images]Jan Paul van Hecke has described becoming a Tottenham player as "a huge honour", as his £52m move from Brighton was confirmed on Thursday.Spurs say the 26-year-old Netherlands centre-back, who played under Roberto de Zerbi at the Seagulls, has signed a long-term contract."When you join such a big club, it's a dream come true," he told the club's official website."I already have a really strong connection with the head coach, who I'm looking forward to working with again. Mick