Spence in contention for Inter debut against Parma: ‘He’s available’

Djed Spence takes part in his first training session with Inter (via www.inter.it)

England international Djed Spence is finally in contention to make his Inter debut this coming weekend after being declared fit and available by head coach Cristian Chivu: ‘We’re pleased that he’s back’. 

Chivu confirms Spence will be in the Inter squad for Parma

Spence joined Inter in a €35m transfer from Tottenham Hotspur shortly after his experience at the 2026 World Cup with England. 

It has been a long wait to see the versatile full-back in action for his new club, though, following an extended holiday after the World Cup and a lengthy rehabilitation process to recover from a physical issue after that. 

Spence’s first minutes in an Inter shirt came during a training ground friendly against Lumezzane during the international break, and he will now be hoping to earn his first competitive appearance when the Nerazzurri take on Parma in Serie A at 17.00 BST on Saturday evening. 

Speaking during his pre-match press conference on Friday, Chivu confirmed that Spence will be part of the matchday squad for the first time this weekend. 

“He’s been training with us for a week, we couldn’t just ignore his rehabilitation period, plus the holidays after the World Cup. If I add it all up, he’s missed two months of work on the pitch. He’s available, he will be called up and we’re pleased that he’s back,” Chivu confirmed. 

Click here to read Chivu’s pre-match press conference in full.