Tottenham have reached an agreement to sign Pedro Neto from Chelsea on a five-year contract.
Star player Pedro Neto is preparing for a medical examination at Tottenham after reaching a verbal agreement with Chelsea, and is ready to shine under manager Roberto De Zerbi.
Tottenham Hotspur are very close to completing one of the most notable deals of the transfer window, having reached a verbal agreement with Chelsea for Pedro Neto. The Portuguese winger is expected to bring a fresh impetus to the North London club's attack in the upcoming campaign.
According to reliable sources, Pedro Neto is ready to commit his long-term future to a new club with a five-year contract, with an option to extend for another 12 months. If the final negotiations go smoothly without any obstacles, the player will undergo a medical examination on Friday to officially be unveiled as a new player.
The ideal piece in Roberto De Zerbi's philosophy.
The key factor driving Pedro Neto's decision to move to North London was the allure of manager Roberto De Zerbi. The Portuguese star was particularly excited about the prospect of playing under the Italian strategist, who is renowned for his control-oriented and fiery attacking style.
Neto's arrival will bring a resurgence to the flanks thanks to his high individual dynamism. His blistering speed and skillful dribbling are considered perfectly suited to the modern attacking system that De Zerbi is building, where wingers always play a crucial role in counter-attacks and quick transitions.
Impressive specifications and professional value.
Before reaching an agreement to join Tottenham, Pedro Neto had a memorable career development in English football. The Portuguese player made a name for himself playing for Wolverhampton Wanderers before moving to Chelsea.
Last season, Neto maintained incredibly consistent and effective form. Despite playing in a fiercely competitive environment, he still left a strong mark with 10 goals and 10 assists in 52 appearances across all competitions for Chelsea. Having a striker who can both score himself and create chances for his teammates will significantly increase Tottenham's squad depth and diversity in their attacking options.
Personnel changes at Chelsea
Furthermore, parting ways with Pedro Neto is also part of Chelsea's squad restructuring plan. The Stamford Bridge club is focusing its resources on strengthening its defense as it prepares to finalize the signing of center-back Maxence Lacroix from Crystal Palace.
The expected fee for signing Lacroix is around £52 million, helping the London club quickly fill a void in their defense in preparation for the upcoming season.