De Zerbi personally rejects Real Madrid move for Spurs star Pedro Porro
Pedro Porro has committed his long-term future to Tottenham after he signed a new contract at the club.
Porro signs new deal at Tottenham
Right-back Porro was set to enter the final two years of his previous deal this summer and despite a host of Europe’s biggest teams circling, the former Sporting Lisbon full-back has agreed a contract until the summer of 2031.
An option for a further 12 months is also included, and is the latest key move made by Spurs under Roberto De Zerbi since they avoided relegation on the final day of the 2025-26 campaign.
De Zerbi said: “Pedro is a very important player for us, who has consistently shown his ability to influence matches in both defensive and attacking situations.
“As well as his technical quality, I also love his mentality. Every day he wants to work, to learn and to improve, and these are the characteristics that help players reach the highest level.
“He understands football in a very intelligent way, and brings energy, intensity and personality to the team.
“This new contract is good news for everyone at the club. We believe in Pedro, and I am excited to continue working with him and helping him achieve even more in the coming years.”
In a video posted by the north London club on Instagram, Porro said: “Hi Spurs fans. I’m so happy to sign a new contract. Can’t wait to see you next season. Come on you Spurs!”
Porro made 47 appearances during a dismal last season for Tottenham, which did end with survival, and the full-back impressed during De Zerbi’s seven-game tenure.
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Signed for 45million euros (£39.5m) in 2023, the Spain international has become one of the club’s most reliable players in terms of availability amid multiple injury crises in recent seasons.
The 25-year-old has produced 13 goals and 26 assists for Spurs and celebrated his 150th appearance in last month’s 1-1 draw with Leeds.
A new contract for Porro continues a busy start to the summer for Tottenham with free agents Andy Robertson and Marcos Senesi signed.
What De Zerbi told Tottenham about Porro
According to Fabrizio Romano, there was interest in Porro from abroad, namely from Spanish heavyweights Real Madrid.
While their interest never progressed to a formal bid, the reporter reveals De Zerbi was instrumental in that being the case, as he steadfastly refused to entertain the notion of cashing in this summer.
“Roberto De Zerbi, when he had internal conversations and there was the topic of Pedro Porro, maybe a bid is coming, maybe a club is coming.
“Roberto De Zerbi said immediately: ‘The guy is going nowhere. Let’s give him a new contract, he’s too important for the Tottenham project’.
“The club agrees, so all together, same direction, Pedro Porro new contract until 2031, done, completed and sealed. So he gets a pay rise and stays at Tottenham as one of the faces of the new project.”
Romano also confirmed over the weekend that Tottenham are in talks over a third bid for Brighton star Jan Paul van Hecke.
The South coast club have rejected two offers already, and are hoping to include Luka Vuskovic going the other way as part of the deal.
Spurs are keen to keep hold of the young Croatian however, and are also in the market for a new midfielder.
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Spurs have been extremely busy in the transfer window so far.
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