We are delighted to announce the signing of Alejo Veliz from Rosario Central, subject to international clearance and work permit.
The centre-forward has agreed a deal with the Club that will run until 2029, and will wear the number 36 shirt. Born in Gödeken, Argentina, Alejo joined Rosario at Under-20 level and progressed to make his first team debut in July, 2021. The 19-year-old attacker made a total of 62 appearances for the Primera Division side in all competitions, scoring 19 times.
On the international stage, Alejo featured for Argentina at the FIFA Under-20 World Cup and Under-20 South American Championship earlier this year. He has scored three goals in nine appearances at that level to date.
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Ange Postecoglou has confirmed their intent. Tottenham Hotspur manager Ange Postecoglou has teased the possibility of more defensive swoops “in the coming days”, coming after their deal for Wolfsburg’s Micky van de Ven.
Who will Spurs sign?
Alongside the already-confirmed new arrivals, namely goalkeeper Guglielmo Vicario, defender Ashley Phillips, centre-back Micky van de Ven, playmaker James Maddison and winger Manor Solomon, Spurs have apparently sealed another.
Alejo Veliz, who will sign from Argentine side Rosario Central, is undergoing medical tests and could be unveiled as a new Tottenham player “later this week” (Fabrizio Romano).
However, the north Londoners aren’t believed to be done there, as reports have previously suggested that they’re very keen to bring in another star centre-half.
Reliable media sources, like reporter Alasdair Gold, have said as much as links continue to surround a move for Bayer Leverkusen star Edmond Tapsoba.
“The north London club are looking to sign two new senior centre-backs this summer,” wrote Gold for football.london last month.
“It has not been ruled out that they could yet move for both players [Van de ven and Tapsoba] depending on departures from Postecoglou’s squad.
“Tottenham will listen to offers for Sanchez, Joe Rodon and Tanganga this summer, while Eric Dier is keen to remain at the club.”
Tapsoba is a curious case in particular as some sections of the press have claimed that Tottenham are ready to offer a long-term contract, in order to convince the Burkina Faso international to join.
