Tottenham are set to trigger Johnny Cardoso’s £21million release clause this summer. The 23-year-old midfielder recently signed a new contract at Real Betis, yet his potential move remains on the horizon.
Clearly, the club is preparing for significant changes.
According to reliable sources, Tottenham will activate the clause in the first few weeks of June. In addition, the club’s first-refusal option becomes active at that time, giving them a clear window to act. Despite his new deal at Betis, Cardoso’s departure is not expected to be hindered.
Furthermore, Tottenham secured a priority option to sign Cardoso as part of their deal to sell Giovani Lo Celso. Consequently, this arrangement reinforces their strategic plan in the transfer market. The release clause therefore stands as a critical element in their future plans.
Moreover, manager Ange Postecoglou has made strengthening the defensive midfield his top priority for the summer. Cardoso, a U.S.A. international with 18 caps, is widely regarded as the perfect defensive midfielder. This assessment gives Tottenham a competitive edge over other clubs.
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In addition, Cardoso has proven himself highly rated at both Tottenham and Real Betis. He has featured in 15 of Betis’s 22 La Liga games so far, which underlines his consistency. As a result, his performance makes him an attractive prospect for the Spurs.
Meanwhile, Tottenham’s first-refusal option has allowed them to outmaneuver other interested clubs, including Aston Villa. The club’s clear determination to secure Cardoso reflects its ambition to bolster the squad. This move is seen as a strategic step forward.
It is also important to note that Tottenham missed out on several key targets during the January transfer window. The club could not complete deals for Fikayo Tomori and Axel Disasi, and it took a one-to-one discussion with Postecoglou to convince Mathys Tel. Consequently, the timing of transfers has proven difficult, especially with a challenging league position.
Ultimately, the recent flurry of transfer activity has sparked further frustration among Tottenham supporters towards Daniel Levy. Nevertheless, the planned activation of Cardoso’s release clause signals a decisive move to enhance the midfield. As the summer window approaches, all eyes will be on Tottenham’s next steps.
