Giovani Lo Celso returned to Real Betis on Friday, signing a three-year deal upon arrival from Tottenham Hotspur. As part of the deal between the two clubs, it has been revealed that the Premier League side will have a special clause for Johnny Cardoso, one of Los Verdiblancos' most valuable players.
Johnny joined Betis from Internazionale in January in a €6 million deal, and during his time in La Liga, the USMNT pivot has proven to be a fine player. AC Milan was one of the clubs to make an offer for the 22-year-old, but it was rejected.
Relief have revealed the details of Spurs' 'Johnny clause'. He is worth in the region of €25-30m, so Betis would have to accept this amount if he is paid. In addition, the clause is open active next summer – it cannot be activated before, and if it is not touched by September 2025, it will disappear forever.
€25-30 million could end up being a bargain for Johnny next summer, though Betis He would be powerless to refuse if Spurs entered. It remains to be seen if they do.
