Sanchez joins Tottenham in club-record deal

Patrick Power 6 years ago 12.1k
Sanchez joins Spurs in record deal. EFE

Davinson Sanchez has agreed a six-year contract to join Spurs from Ajax and become the Premier League club's first signing of the window.

Tottenham have completed the signing of defender Davinson Sanchez from Ajax in a club-record deal that could rise to 42 million euros.

The 21-year-old centre-back was also targeted by Barcelona among others, but he opted for the Premier League outfit, signing a contract with the club until 2023.

The former Atletico Nacional defender was a driving force behind Ajax reaching the Europa League final in his only season at the Dutch club.

Sanchez said: 'I would like to thank the coach, management, players and fans of Ajax.  It is a great move for me to come here to develop my career'.

'I am very excited to be signing for such a famous club as Tottenham Hotspur.  I am looking forward to working with Mauricio Pochettino and the players and meeting everyone there'.

 

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