Emerson Royal: Tottenham sign proper-back from Barcelona | Football News

Tottenham have done the signing of right-back Emerson Royal from Barcelona.

Emerson has signed a agreement until 2026 and will put on the No 12 shirt at Spurs.

A Spurs assertion examine: “We are delighted to announce the signing of Emerson Royal from Barcelona, subject matter to intercontinental clearance and a get the job done permit.

“The proper-again has signed a agreement with us until eventually 2026 and will don the range 12 shirt. Emerson will travel to London from Spain afterwards this 7 days.”

Sky Sports activities Information described on Monday that a bid worthy of £25.73m (€30m) was manufactured for the right-back again, which was later acknowledged by the Spanish club, with personalized terms also agreed.

Arsenal were being keen on signing Emerson, but the 22-yr-previous chosen a shift to Spurs.

Tottenham boss Nuno Espirito Santo was hoping to bolster his defensive alternatives, obtaining performed Japhet Tanganga at correct-back in the opening Premier League online games, with Serge Aurier now out of favour at the club.

Brazilian Emerson joined Barcelona in 2019 from Atletico Mineiro. He then moved to Authentic Betis, but returned to the Nou Camp this summertime when Barcelona exercised a invest in-again clause.

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