Tottenham sign Emerson Royal from Barcelona
Tottenham have announced the signing of Barcelona right-back Emerson Royal.
The Brazil international has put pen to paper on a 5-year deal until 2026 and will wear the No 12 Jersey at Spurs.
A Spurs statement read:
"We are delighted to announce the signing of Emerson Royal from Barcelona, subject to international clearance and a work permit.
"The right-back has signed a contract with us until 2026 and will wear the number 12 shirt. Emerson will travel to London from Spain later this week."
According to
Sky Sport News, the Premier League club offered a bid worth €30m for the right-back, which was accepted by the Spanish club, with personal terms also agreed.
manager
Nuno Espirito Santo
was desperate to add a defender to his rank in order to strengthen his defensive line, having played
Japhet Tanganga
at right-back in the opening Premier League games.
Emerson joined
Barcelonain 2019 from Brazilian side
Atletico Mineiro
. He then moved to
Real Betis, but returned to Camp Nou this summer.
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