Tottenham have signed top South American talent Alejo Veliz.
The teenage striker joins Spurs from Rosario Central on a six-year contract.
The 19-year-old has arrived in North London, subject to all the relevant clearances and work permit approvals.
His deal will run until 2029 and he will wear the number 36 shirt for Spurs.
“I'm going to give everything I can for this shirt” Alejo's first words as a Spurs player 💬 pic.twitter.com/N7WwJhDbVm
— Tottenham Hotspur (@SpursOfficial) August 8, 2023
Prior to his announcement reports had suggested that Veliz would return back to Argentina on loan.
However, he is set to remain in England and will be available to Ange Postecoglou.
A club statement reads: "We are delighted to announce the signing of Alejo Veliz from Rosario Central, subject to international clearance and work permit.
"The centre-forward has agreed a deal with the Club that will run until 2029, and will wear the number 36 shirt.
"Born in Gödeken, Argentina, Alejo joined Rosario at Under-20 level and progressed to make his first team debut in July, 2021.
"The 19-year-old attacker made a total of 62 appearances for the Primera Division side in all competitions, scoring 19 times.
"On the international stage, Alejo featured for Argentina at the FIFA Under-20 World Cup and Under-20 South American Championship earlier this year. He has scored three goals in nine appearances at that level to date."
Meanwhile, Postecoglou has been told he "dropped down in club size" by moving to Tottenham from Celtic.
Robbie Savage reckons the Australian made a great step in his career by joining Spurs.
However, the ex-Manchester United kid believes he ultimately downgraded in the size of the club he was operating at.
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