Twist as club tries to delay Tottenham signing with deal ‘about to close’ - Passport issue works in their favour
With several reports in Argentina claiming Tottenham Hotspur are about to sign Alejo Veliz from Rosario Central, there’s no doubt the clubs are close to an agreement. However, as TyC Sports now features an update on the chase, they reveal that there’s still a major issue stopping the transfer...sportwitness.co.uk
With several reports in Argentina claiming Tottenham Hotspur are about to sign Alejo Veliz from Rosario Central, there’s no doubt the clubs are close to an agreement.
However, as TyC Sports now features an update on the chase, they reveal that there’s still a major issue stopping the transfer.
The outlet starts by confirming that Tottenham and Rosario Central are ‘about to close’ the deal, as the player has ‘everything agreed’ for the move.
The problem is that the Argentine club don’t want to lose the player in the summer, and now look for a way to keep him at least until December.
What plays in their favour is that the player is still working to get his European passport, and that should only get done by the end of the year.
Rosario Central are also still discussing with Tottenham some other details, such as the percentage of a next transfer.
The calendar difference between South America in Europe is often an issue discussed by clubs, so this is not the first time a setback like this happens.
Usually, money has the last say about it, and Spurs are expected to spend over €15m on the signing.
It's a strange move all round if they see him as a first-team player this season.
