Tottenham Hotspur have agreed on a deal to sign the Santos defender Souza.
South American football expert Tim Vickery has now revealed that the 19-year-old is a tremendous talent with a bright future, and he is equally good at both ends of the pitch.
Vickery claims that it was terrific business from Tottenham, and the defender could develop into a key player for the club in the long run. He added that Brazilian national team manager Carlo Ancelotti is keeping tabs on his development, and he could find himself in the national team scene soon.
Tim Vickery on Souza
“Terrific business. I like him very much. He’s a good left-back. Physically strong, skilful, and a good footballer. He can defend, he can attack,” Vickery said on talkSPORT.
“He obviously wants the move, and Tottenham came in with eight million (initially), not nearly enough. Santos were relishing a little bit of an auction for him to push the price up. It seems he wants Tottenham, and I would be very happy to see him come in. Maybe not immediately straight away, but he’s on Ancelotti’s radar as a left-back for Brazil, so I think he’s very, very promising indeed.”
Vickery also spoke to Sky Sports:“He’s very, very impressive. He’s only 19, left-back, physically strong, great footballer, versatile, attacks well. Can go on the outside, can cut inside as well,” he said.
Can Souza make his mark?
The 19-year-old will be excited about the challenge in the Premier League. It remains to be seen whether he can adapt to English football quickly and establish himself as a starter for Tottenham. He will need to compete with Destiny Udogie for the starting spot at the North London club. The Italian can be inconsistent at times, and the competition for places could help both players improve.
Tottenham have had a disappointing season so far, and they will look to change things around. Signing the right players in January could help them bounce back.
