Tottenham reach agreement on option to sign Johnny Cardoso from Real Betis
Tottenham have reached an agreement to be the 'priority option' to sign Real Betis midfielder Johnny Cardoso in the future, according to Fabricius Romano.
by Fabricius Romano.
The 22-year-old has been the jewel of Betis' midfield since joining from Brazilian side Internacional last winter. transfer window. His outstanding performances in midfield with Manuel Pellegrini's team have been impressive and seem to have caught the attention of Tottenham.
According Roman, Tottenham have reached a 'comprehensive agreement' with Betis to be the 'priority option' to sign the American international in the future.
He The Italian transfer guru also adds that the north London side will buy a percentage of any future sale of the New Jersey-born midfielder should they decide not to make a bid for the American.
The agreement with Betis is part of a deal to send Gio Lo Celso in the opposite direction while both clubs work to reach an agreement, according to the source.
Cardoso still has five years left on his contract at the Estadio Benito Villamarín with a transfer value of €25m (£21m). Transfer market.
'Priority option'
Spurs' deal with Cardoso means they won't necessarily bring the midfield ace to the club this summer, but they are buying the right of first refusal to buy the player if he leaves Betis.
The American possesses immense qualities and it is no surprise that he has already been capped 15 times by the United States at the age of 22.
Spurs appear to have identified the player's potential to develop into a top player and have now secured an agreement whereby they will be able to sign him in the future without any bidding wars with other clubs.
Ange Postecoglou's side have been smart with their transfer strategy this summer and have already secured the signing of players who fit perfectly into the manager's philosophy and style of play.
Archie Gray, Dominic Solanke, Timo Werner and Wilson Odobert have joined Lucas Bergvall, who joined the club after a move was agreed last summer.
Spurs' strategy with Cardoso is in line with the growing trend of paying for young players with huge potential.
