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Pedro Porro signs long-term contract extension with Tottenham
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Pedro Porro signs long-term contract extension with Tottenham

From ABC Color · () Spanish

Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Spanish defender Pedro Porro has signed a long-term contract extension with Tottenham Hotspur.
  • The new deal is reportedly set to extend his stay until 2031, though the exact duration has not been officially confirmed.
  • Porro expressed his happiness and eagerness to continue with the club, while manager Roberto De Zerbi praised his technical quality and mentality.

Tottenham Hotspur has secured the long-term future of Spanish right-back Pedro Porro by agreeing to a contract extension, the English club announced on Sunday.

We are pleased to announce that Pedro Porro has signed a new long-term contract with the club.

— Tottenham HotspurThe club announced the contract renewal of Pedro Porro.

While the exact length of the new deal has not been officially disclosed, reports suggest it could keep the 26-year-old at the club until 2031. This move aims to quell speculation about a potential summer departure for the player, who is currently with the Spanish national team for the 2026 World Cup.

Since joining Tottenham from Sporting CP in January 2023, initially on loan with an option to buy, Porro has established himself as the team's regular right-back. He has made 152 appearances for the club, including 47 matches in the past season. Tottenham's sporting director, Johan Lange, emphasized that securing Porro's future was a "priority," highlighting the defender's "leadership" and "experience."

During the last three and a half years, he has progressed enormously to become one of the best full-backs in the world, and the fact that he is about to play in the World Cup with Spain is proof of that.

— Johan LangeTottenham's sporting director commented on Pedro Porro's development and importance.

Manager Roberto De Zerbi lauded the continuity of the Spanish player, describing him as "very important" to his tactical plans. De Zerbi praised Porro not only for his technical ability but also for his "mentality," noting his daily drive to "work, learn, and improve," qualities he believes are essential for reaching the highest level.

In addition to his technical quality, I also love his mentality. Every day he wants to work, learn and improve, and these are the characteristics that help players reach the highest level.

— Roberto De ZerbiManager Roberto De Zerbi praised Pedro Porro's attributes.

Porro himself conveyed his excitement about the agreement in a video message to the fans. "I am very happy to sign this new contract. I can't wait to see you next season. Come on 'Spurs'," he stated. The defender was also part of the squad that won the UEFA Europa League in the 2024/2025 season.

I am very happy to sign this new contract. I can't wait to see you next season. Come on 'Spurs'.

— Pedro PorroPedro Porro expressed his happiness after signing the contract extension.
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Originally published by ABC Color in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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