Official: Sergio Reguilón is already a new Tottenham player

It's official now. Sergio Reguilón (23 years old) is a new Tottenham player. Both clubs closed the transfer of the left back, for which Real Madrid will receive 30 million euros plus 5 in variables and will have a buyback option for 40 for two seasons, as well as a right of first refusal on the Spanish international. Reguilón signs until 2025.

Reguilón has shone in his loan to Sevilla last season but both Marcelo and Mendy blocked his place in the white defense. The Spaniard was a highly sought-after player and had numerous offers on the table, including a very important one from Manchester United, but finally, Together with his brand new agent Kia Joorabchian, he has opted for Tottenham de Mourinho.

The operation has several code names. Two are those of Kia Joorabchian, the agent who joined Reguilón this same summer, and Borja Couce, his person of confidence, who have achieved irrefutable conditions for the side. It also highlights that of Mourinho, who was involved, like Daniel Levy, directly into conversations to seduce a highly sought-after footballer.

His nod to Bale

In the video where the Tottenham announced his signing, the player, in addition to posing with his new shirt, starred in a anecdotal scene. In the last seconds of it he picks up the mobile phone and says: “Hello friend, I think you are next”. It was a nod to the signing of Gareth Bale, whose return was announced just 20 minutes later.

Reguilón, “excited”

The Madrid native spoke for the first time as a Spurs player on his social networks: “Excited for this new challenge. Happy to play for Tottenham Hotspur”, said. The club announced him highlighting his recent achievement of the Europa League and his role as an absolute international with Spain. The number 3 will be worn.

No place at Real Madrid

Reguilón now takes another key step in his career to the rise, after having come to the fore of the elite in 2018-19, when he played 22 games (3 assists) with a Madrid in which he sat Marcelo. The return of Zidane closed the door to the team of his heart, so he tried a loan at Sevilla. At the orders of Lopetegui it was left in 2019-20, with 38 appearances and the achievement of the Seville qualification for the Champions League and another historic Europa League. A dream awaits you in London: the Premier League.