Barcelona, immersed in a huge economic reconstruction, sold to Emerson Royal to Tottenham last summer. They needed a cash injection and Spurs, in search of an offensive right back, they did not hesitate. Thus, Emerson’s stage at Barça lasted just two months, as the Catalans had joined him from Betis, with whom he shared property and where he took his first steps in Europe.
When the offer arrived, from Barcelona they did not hesitate for a moment, according to what is published by the Telegraph. And it is that, in the words of the British medium, “Tottenham terminated Aurier’s contract to make room for Emerson Royal, for whom, according to sources consulted, Barcelona still cannot believe that Spurs offered 30 million euros”.
The blaugrana team achieved, in this way, a capital gain of about ten million euros by a footballer whose position, at that time, was well covered by Sergiño Dest, Sergi Roberto and Óscar Mingueza. Months later, the first has the exit door open and a replacement is sought, with Mazraoui, from Ajax, as the main favorite.
Holder and competition is sought
EAs far as Emerson and Tottenham are concerned, the bet has been expensive. Nuno Espirito Santo signed him, but the arrival of Antonio Conte has not made him lose importance in the schemes. Undisputed in the Premier, being starter in 13 of the 14 days that he has been available, the Brazilian has won the game by the minutes to Matt Doherty. Of course, the Spurs will go strong for Adama Traoré to compete with our protagonist. If the Spanish international arrives, the competition will be fierce.