A brand new signing might quickly stroll away from a proposed switch to Tottenham Hotspur, regardless of a switch settlement already being agreed.
There is no such thing as a getting away from the very fact it’s been a troublesome season in north London for Ange Postecoglou, whose job seems additional in danger with every passing week.
However having a younger participant reject an agreed switch from considered one of Spain’s middling sides can be a stark reminder of how far Spurs have dropped off this season.
Johnny Cardoso tempted to keep away from Tottenham Hotspur transfer
It was revealed final month, and confirmed by the participant, that Spurs negotiated an possibility to purchase Betis midfielder Johnny Cardoso for £21million on the finish of this season as a part of the sale of Giovani Lo Celso final yr.
Nevertheless, Spanish outlet La Colina De Nervion has revealed that it is probably not as clear-cut as activating that clause for the Spanish facet.
They report that the participant is contemplating staying with Betis for an additional yr amid their latest good kind.
Cardoso revealed the significance of European soccer to him alongside confirming the Tottenham deal.
Postecoglou’s facet at the moment sit in 14th place within the Premier League standings; their solely hope of securing entry to Europe subsequent time period is lifting the Europa League trophy.
However, his present membership’s latest sizzling streak sees them sitting in sixth in La Liga, which would supply entry to the Convention League, and solely six factors off the Champions League spots.
In FourFourTwo’s opinion, whereas having a participant like Cardoso reject the membership, the 23-year-old’s hesitancy is comprehensible.
Betis are in a lot better form to safe European soccer subsequent season and, given Postecoglou’s present predicament, exactly which supervisor Cardoso can be linking up with on the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium is up within the air.
Cardoso, who has 18 caps for USMNT and joined Betis from Brazilian facet Internacional in January final yr, is at the moment valued at €20m by Transfermarkt.
