Micky van de Ven agent casts doubt over Tottenham star's future with 'big club' claim

The agent of has cast doubt over the defender's long-term future with the club, stating he could "one day play for a big club like Real Madrid".

while discussing his trio of Dutch clients - the 23-year-old defender as well as Liverpool's Ryan Gravenberch and Bournemouth's Justin Kluivert.

Van de Ven has suffered a frustrating second season at Tottenham, being limited to just 11 Premier League outings thanks to seemingly mismanaged injuries.

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The player's Spanish agent believes these injury woes won't curtail Van de Ven's long-term progression with the player hoping to return to the impressive form that's made him a fan-favourite within the club.

"For my players, effort is non-negotiable," Fortes explained in an interview with the Spanish outlet, Marca.

"I wasn't a good footballer, but that's why I know how to help them. Micky fits this quality; he's a born worker. After his injury, he'll return to a high level, on par with any big club."

Fortes had previously worked under the stewardship of super agent Mino Raiola, who passed away in 2022, spearheading the Team Raiola agency.

The agent detailed how he secured his other client, Gravenberch's move away from Bayern Munich after growing frustrated at the lack of appearances with the Bundesliga giant.

He said: "He's [Gravenberch] good enough for Real Madrid. We would love for him to play for them, but Liverpool would ask for a lot of money. I know they've had their eye on him, but now it's impossible."

Fortes didn't stop there when discussing which of his players he could envisage playing at the Bernabéu, quickly adding Van de Ven into the mix.

"Micky also has the level to one day play for a big club like Real Madrid. Besides, Madrid needs a player with his talents at the back," he concluded.

Spurs currently reside in 14th in the Premier League, with their north London rivals, Arsenal, recently completing a 3-0 dismantling of European champions Real Madrid in the Champions League quarterfinal.

Despite a strong financial footing, the lack of on-field success at Tottenham may lead to the club's premium talents exploring other options in the summer.

So, the Spurs hierarchy may be weary of Fortes' willingness to flirt with European powerhouses like Madrid so close to the summer transfer window.