Tottenham have made their second signing of the January window this week
Tottenham have confirmed the January arrival of Souza from Santos FC. The Brazilian has joined the Lilywhites on a long-term deal as the club looks to return to winning ways in the Premier League. The 19-year-old becomes the second signing made by the North Londoners this month, following the arrival of Conor Gallagher from Atletico Madrid last week.
Spurs have addressed a long-standing issue with the signing of Souza. The highly rated teenager will immediately compete with Destiny Udogie for a place in the starting eleven, keeping the Italian international on his toes during the second half of the campaign. The left-back position now looks well stocked for the long term, with the Lilywhites boasting significant talent on that side of the pitch.
Souza’s arrival also means that Djed Spence can return to his natural position and compete with Pedro Porro for the right-back role in the coming months. The responsibility now falls on Thomas Frank to select his strongest starting eleven and guide the club back to winning ways as Spurs look to close the gap on their rivals and push for European qualification this season.
Souza keen to make his mark at Tottenham following his permanent switch
Tottenham took longer than expected to officially confirm Souza’s arrival from Santos FC. The Lilywhites had reached an agreement to sign the talented full-back in the opening days of the transfer window. However, delays in paperwork meant the North Londoners were unable to register him last week, forcing the club to announce the deal during the business end of the window.
The 19-year-old has now completed his £13million move and is eager to prove his worth at N17 under Thomas Frank. Speaking to the club’s media, Souza said,
“It’s a really incredible feeling, a unique feeling, to join Spurs. It’s a childhood dream. It’s a really big club, a unique club. It’s a big challenge to play in the Premier League. Like all Brazilian fans, I follow the Premier League. I’ve watched it since I was little. Like I said, it’s a dream to be playing in the Premier League.”
The Brazilian full-back added,
“It’s a different style of football, it’s different from the Brazilian style. There’s more possession of the ball, it’s different technically. It’s going to be a real challenge for me. I’m really looking forward to life here. I want to discover new things, a new country. I’m looking forward to everything, and I can’t wait to start playing.”
Souza is clearly living his childhood dream and is determined to make his mark for Spurs in the Premier League, a competition he has followed since a young age. The teenager has highlighted the differences in playing style in England and is eager to adapt to the demands of the league, underlining his willingness to give everything for the club whenever he is called upon by Thomas Frank.
What will Souza bring to this Tottenham side?
Tottenham supporters are now eager to see what Souza will bring to the table following his permanent move to N17 this winter. The Brazilian defender enjoys getting forward and possesses the ability to deliver accurate crosses. He also likes to make overlapping and underlapping runs, developing strong connections with wingers. Comfortable in possession, the full-back has the stamina to operate up and down the flank throughout the match.
The main concern for the North Londoners is that Souza does not always track back effectively during transitions. He appears to prioritise attacking contributions, which can leave teammates covering defensively when Spurs lose possession in the final third. However, this is an area that can be improved through coaching as he continues to develop at Hotspur Way and integrate into the first-team setup under Thomas Frank.