Ange’s Spurs seal $84m swoop for rising star defender as Blues cop major injury blow
Ange Postecoglou has landed a fourth signing for Spurs before the Premier League season begins this weekend.
Tottenham announced the arrival of defender Micky van de Ven from German side Wolfsburg, with the 22-year-old worth an initial 40m euros rising to a reported 50m euros ($A84m) including bonuses.
The 22-year-old featured 33 times in the German Bundesliga for Wolfsburg last season, mostly as a left-sided central defender, but also capable of playing at left-back.
His versatility and composure makes him a valuable addition to Postecoglou’s squad, which has already been boosted by the addition of superstar midfielder James Maddison, goalkeeper Guglielmo Vicario and winger Manor Solomon.
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MAGPIES LAND RISING STAR DEFENDER
Newcastle completed the signing of defender Tino Livramento from Southampton on Tuesday for a reported initial fee of £32 million ($41 million).
Livramento, 20, impressed during the 2021/22 season shortly after moving to St. Mary’s from Chelsea.
However, he missed most of last season due to an anterior cruciate ligament injury sustained in April 2022 as Southampton were relegated from the Premier League.
The BBC said the total fee could rise to £40 million should performance-related bonuses be met.
Newcastle boss Eddie Howe has now added three new players to his squad during the transfer window following the arrivals of Italian international midfielder Sandro Tonali and winger Harvey Barnes.
“At 20, he already has lots of attributes that I admire but he also has the potential and drive to really grow with this team,” said Howe in a club
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