Alejo Véliz, the 22-year-old Argentine striker (born September 19, 2003), has built an intriguing career so far, blending breakout moments in his homeland with youth international promise and a challenging transition to Europe at Tottenham Hotspur. Known for his physical presence (1.86m/6’1″), aerial ability, and clinical finishing as a centre-forward, here are the key highlights of his journey up to January 2026.
Early Breakthrough at Rosario CentralVéliz rose through the youth ranks at Rosario Central, making his senior debut in July 2021 in the Copa Sudamericana. He quickly became a key figure, scoring 19 goals in 62 appearances across all competitions before his big move.
Standout moments include: Scoring the winner in the historic Clásico Rosarino against Newell’s Old Boys (July 21, 2022) — the only goal in a 1-0 Primera División victory.
Strong form in 2023 that helped attract European scouts.
Tottenham are in ongoing talks with Brazilian club Bahia (owned by City Football Group, the Manchester City owners) for a permanent deal.
Reports indicate: Discussions are progressing, with a shared willingness from both sides.
Spurs would terminate his current loan at Rosario Central early to facilitate the move.
A fee hasn’t been fully agreed yet, but some sources claim an agreement has been reached around €10m / £8.7m (meaning Spurs would take a loss on their original investment, but it’s seen as a good outcome given his limited impact).
The player himself hasn’t publicly commented or given final approval, but he’s reportedly open to the move for regular football. Here are a couple of recent headlines capturing the situation: From The Athletic (January 15, 2026): “Tottenham exploring Alejo Veliz sale with Bahia in talks” — confirming ongoing discussions and the potential early loan termination.
Other reports note Bahia’s interest as part of City Football Group’s multi-club strategy, though the destination would likely be Bahia itself.
There were also brief mentions of other interested parties (like Racing or even CFG placing him elsewhere in their network), but Bahia appears to be the frontrunner right now.If/when this completes, it’ll be part of Spurs’ broader January activity (they’ve already signed Conor Gallagher from Atlético Madrid and moved on players like Brennan Johnson). It’s a pragmatic move to free up funds/squad space under manager Thomas Frank.
