AL ABOARD Tottenham confirm second transfer of the day as Argentine striker Alejo Veliz joins amid Harry Kane uncertainty
TOTTENHAM have announced the £12million signing of striker Alejo Veliz from Rosario Central.
Posted Wednesday, August 09, 2023 by Thesun.co.uk
The 19-year-old is Spurs' second acquisition of the day, following Micky van de Ven's £43million arrival from Wolfsburg.
Alejo Veliz has joined Tottenham on a six-year deal Credit: Instagram @SpursOfficial
Veliz arrived in London over the weekend to complete his medical at Tottenham.
He has penned a six-year contract at Spurs and will wear the No36 shirt.
The 6ft 1in forward confirmed his transfer over the weekend, and admitted to consulting an existing Tottenham star over the switch.
He told ESPN: "I just wait to sign my contract with Spurs, it’s imminent.
"I will say goodbye to the [Rosario] fans with formal message.
"I spoke with Gio Lo Celso and he told me that I will have his support."
Veliz had scored 11 goals in 23 Argentine top flight appearances this season.
He starred for his country at the Under-20 World Cup earlier this year, scoring three goals in four outings.
Veliz is Tottenham's eighth signing of what's been a busy summer.
Ange Postecoglou's side made Dejan Kulusevski and Pedro Porro's loan moves permanent.
While they have also brought in Guglielmo Vicario, James Maddison, Manor Solomon and Ashley Phillips.
Like Veliz, Van de Ven has also signed a six-year deal at Spurs.
In terms of outgoings, striker Harry Kane remains wanted by Bayern Munich.
But the Bundesliga side are still yet to match Tottenham's asking price - with Kane not keen on moving after the season begins this weekend.
Spurs will also listen to offers for Davinson Sanchez, Japhet Tanganga, Sergio Reguilon and Tanguy Ndombele.
While Djed Spence and Joe Rodon could be used in a bid for Nottingham Forest's Brennan Johnson.
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