Unique Tottenham deal described as ‘win-win’ by football finance expert

LONDON, ENGLAND – MAY 12: Daniel Levy, Chairman of Tottenham Hotspur looks on from the stands prior to the Adobe Women’s FA Cup Final match between Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur at Wembley Stadium on May 12, 2024 in London, England. (Photo by Justin Setterfield/Getty Images)

Tottenham Hotspur’s agreement with Real Betis regarding Johnny Cardoso has been described as a ‘win-win’ deal for the club by football finance expert Dan Plumley. 

As reported by prominent US journalist Tom Bogert, Spurs have agreed a pre-arranged fixed fee of $33m (£24.7m) with Real Betis for the United States international midfielder.

The deal can be triggered if and when Spurs want to sign the player in the future and even if they decide against a move, they will still receive a percentage of any fee Betis obtain for Cardoso.

Capped 17 times for the United States, Cardoso came through the ranks at Brazilian side Internacional but has enjoyed a rapid rise since moving to Spain with Betis in January.

The 22-year-old — best known for his composure on the ball and defensive intelligence — has played 23 times for Betis across all competitions so far, scoring once and providing two assists.

Spurs strike ‘win-win’ deal for Cardoso

US international Cardoso could join Tottenham in the near future. (Photo by Hector Vivas/Getty Images)

Right now, there are few — if any — deals quite like the one Daniel Levy has struck for Cardoso.

However, they could become more commonplace if Spurs experience success.

“It’s a really unique agreement,” Plumley told Tottenham News.

“I can’t think off of the top of my head of a similar deal that was structured like that so it is a rarity for sure.

“But it’s a really shrewd bit of business as well on the other side of it. I think [Giovani] Lo Celso was part of the deal as well to get him off of the books and over to Real Betis. He was one that perhaps needed to leave.

“So to do that, then have first priority on an up-and-coming player…

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Author : CJ

Publish date : 2024-09-21 20:44:43

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