Reguilon. Photo: Twitter@Tottenham Hotspur
Tottenham announced the signing of left-back Sergio
Reguilon from Real Madrid on Thursday as talks continued between
the two clubs over Gareth Bale’s return to the Premier
League.
Reguilon heads to London for a reported fee of 30 million
euros ($35 million, £27 million) plus five million more in
add-ons after starring while on loan for Europa League winners
Sevilla last season.
Madrid, though, will reportedly retain a buy-back option on the
23-year-old for the next two seasons for 40 million euros.
“We are delighted to announce the signing of Sergio Reguilon
from Real Madrid,” Tottenham said in a statement.
“The 23-year-old left-back has signed a contract with the club
until 2025 and will wear the number three shirt.”
Manchester United were also interested in Reguilon, who played
in Sevilla’s 2-1 Europa League semi-final win over Ole Gunnar
Solskjaer’s men last month, but were less open to Real’s
requirement for a buy-back clause.
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After an impressive start to his Madrid career under former
coaches Julen Lopetegui and Santiago Solari, Zinedine Zidane’s
return to the Santiago Bernabeu saw Reguilon slip down the pecking
order as veteran vice-captain Marcelo regained his place before the
Spanish giants splashed 48 million euros on Ferland Mendy last
year.
#HolaReguilón
pic.twitter.com/5Hj4hJYDME— Tottenham Hotspur (@SpursOfficial) September 19, 2020
However, Reguilon, who made his debut for Spain earlier this
month, is still highly regarded in Madrid, which is why they sought
a deal to be able to bring him back to the club once Marcelo, 32,
departs.
Mourinho’s men are badly in need of a lift in the closing weeks
of the transfer window after losing their opening game of the
Premier League season 1-0 at home to Everton.
AFP
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