Tottenham agree to sign ‘dynamite’ 34-goal striker

Brazilian aspect Bahia have agreed a everlasting take care of Tottenham striker Alejo Velis, switch knowledgeable Fabrizio Romano has confirmed.

The transfer is price €9m (about £780m) plus performance-related charges and marks a major change for the Argentine ahead, who arrived in north London with excessive expectations simply three years in the past.

The settlement was finalized verbally at the moment with Bahia coach Kadu Santoro.

Velis, who’s presently again on mortgage in Argentina, has expressed a need to complete his present spell at Rosario Central earlier than shifting to Brazil.

Because of this, his medical and official signing is scheduled for June 2026.

Romano advised X: “Bahia have agreed to signal Alejo Velis from Tottenham on a everlasting switch. Let’s go!”

“For a switch payment of 9 million euros plus further charges, Velis had requested to stay at Rosario till the top of his mortgage after which transfer to Bahia. A medical is scheduled for June and at the moment he verbally agreed a contract with coach Cadou Santoro.”

Regardless of his nice fame, Alejo Velis did not make it at Tottenham.

When Bellis joined Spurs for £13 million in August 2023, he was hailed as certainly one of South America’s most ‘dynamite’ younger skills.

At 6’2″, along with his physicality and aerial presence, he was anticipated to carry a distinct dimension to Tottenham’s assault.

Nonetheless, his time in England was marred by a scarcity of alternatives and unfortunate timing.

He made simply eight substitute appearances for the primary workforce, scoring his solely purpose in a 4-2 loss to Brighton.

Mortgage spells with Sevilla and Espanyol additionally did not spark a profession in Europe, as he was unable to take care of constant minutes in La Liga.

He’s now again in Argentina, enjoying for Rosario Central on mortgage from Spurs, and it seems his time on the north London membership is over.

Bellis’ All Membership Profession Statistics

Regardless of his struggles in Europe, Bellis’ general profession numbers spotlight why Metropolis Soccer Group-backed Bahia are prepared to spend money on him.

He has persistently confirmed his price in his residence nation and not too long ago surpassed the profession milestone of 34 senior objectives by varied stints.

Alejo Velis profession statistics at varied golf equipment (through Transfermarkt)