Tottenham Hotspur have made French defensive midfielder Tanguy Ndombele their most expensive signing ever after splashing £63 million to acquire his services from Lyon. Spurs boss Mauricio Pochettino, fully convinced that the 22-year-old can be the perfect replacement for former club star Mousa Dembele, played a huge role in ensuring he chose Tottenham ahead of other top suitors. Paris Saint-Germain, Liverpool, Manchester United and Juventus were all keen on Ndombele, but the Argentine told him Spurs were assembling a squad capable of challenging for the English Premier League next term, and the club’s exciting project persuaded the France international to join.
Tanguy Ndombele reveals Mauricio Pochettino convinced him about joining Tottenham Hotspur after telling him: “come with me, I am sure that you will progress”
