Hey, want some positive transfer news? I have some! After a lengthy delay, presumably to secure a work permit, Tottenham Hotspur have announced the acquisition of left back Souza from Santos.
It’s been a couple of weeks since we heard that the transfer was fully completed, and I think it’s safe to say that the delay
was to secure a work permit for him coming from Brazil. Souza is a Brazil U17 international but has yet to crack the Brazil senior setup, and that might have thrown a wrinkle or two in getting him squared away to play in the UK. However, now that we’ve successfully gotten Souza on the phone, the deal is reportedly for €15m (£11.1m).
Souza is a welcome addition to Tottenham’s defensive stable. He’s clearly been signed as a backup/rotation to Destiny Udogie, and that will give him time to acclimate and learn the ropes in the Premier League. He’s one for the future — dynamic on the left flank, good at take-ons, good at crosses, and a capable defender. But he’s young and raw, and this is a HUGE step up for him, so it’s probably wise for all of us to be a little patient as he works his way in.
Regardless, this is an exciting depth-with-the-possibility-of-more signing and I’m looking forward to seeing what he can do.
Welcome, Souza!
