Tottenham Hotspur pay club record £42m to Ajax for Colombian defender Davinson Sanchez
Manager Mauricio Pochettino makes first signing of the season with the acquisition of the 21-year-old, who was a pivotal member of the side that reached the Europa League final earlier this year
Davinson Sanchez became Tottenham Hotspur’s first signing of the close season when the English Premier League club paid a reported club record £42 million (HK$421 million) to Dutch side Ajax for the Colombian international defender.
The 21-year-old, who was a pivotal member of the side that reached the Europa League final earlier this year only to lose to Manchester United, signed a six-year contract with last season’s Premier League runners-up.
His deal, which will alleviate some anxiety amongst Spurs fans who were concerned at manager Mauricio Pochettino’s lack of activity in the transfer market compared to their title rivals, is dependent on him passing a medical and securing a work permit.
“We are delighted to announce that we have reached agreement with AFC Ajax for the transfer of Davinson Sanchez subject to a medical and work permit,” Spurs said.
Sanchez, capped twice by the senior side since making his debut last year, said the move would allow him to develop as a player.
“I would like to thank the coach, management, players and fans of Ajax,” he said.