SUMMARY
- Spurs have been constantly linked with Seria A's Genoa defender Radu Dragusin.
- Soccer transfer market expert Fabrizio Romano posted about the deal for Radu Dragusin between Spurs and Genoa on his official 'X' account.
Premier League club Tottenham Hotspur has been on the lookout for signing players to strengthen their first team. The fans of the London-based club have been witnessing a change in the playing style ever since the arrival of the new manager Ange Postecoglou. Spurs have been constantly linked with Seria A’s Genoa defender Radu Dragusin.
It seems like Tottenham has finally got their wish of signing a strong center-back fulfilled. Soccer transfer market expert Fabrizio Romano posted about the deal for Radu Dragusin between Spurs and Genoa on his official ‘X’ account. Romano has inflicted that an agreement has been reached between the two clubs. The package involved is termed to be more than €30 million ($32.85 million).
🚨⚪️ Radu Dragusin to Tottenham, here we go! Agreement reached on package in excess of €30m after new bid overnight.
Spence joins Genoa on loan.
🤝🏻 Dragusin wanted Spurs and confirmed their agreement on personal terms despite Bayern bid.
SAGA OVER.
✈️ @TurkishAirlines pic.twitter.com/RMpK0vMXHf
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) January 10, 2024
However, as a part of this deal, English club Tottenham Hotspur player Djed Spence will join Dragusin’s former club Genoa. Dragusin reportedly also received interest from the Bundesliga club Bayern Munich.
The German club also made a bid to sign the player. However, the 21-year-old chose Spurs over Bayern. It remains to be seen how he fairs in the Premier League.
The speed and other skills of Tottenham Hotspur’s new signing Radu Dragusin
As per EA Sports FC’s 2024 ratings, Radu Dragusin has an overall pace (speed) rating of 74 (out of 100). This might not signify that the player is very rapid in his on-field running abilities. But, speed is one of the main strengths of the Romanian player.
He has the capability of winning one-on-one duels and stopping the opposition’s pacy-attacking player’s from running riot. In addition to his speed, the player has a defensive rating of 71 and physical strength rating of 73. Besides the speed, he will need both alert defending and adequate physical strength to be successful in the Premier League.
The 21-year-old is 6’3”FT tall. His height could significantly help him defend aerial crosses, making him quite good in the air. The player has all the attributes of a good player in the making. Tottenham fans must be excited to see him play for their club in England’s top-flight soccer.
Contract and salary details of Radu Dragusin at Genoa
Radu Dragusin joined the Italian league Seria A club Genoa in July 2023. His current contract with the club was supposed to expire in June 2027. In the 2023-2024 season of the Italian top-flight soccer, he has played 19 matches for Genoa. In addition to his defensive contributions, he netted two goals and provided one assist for the club.
His reported annual salary at the Seria A club Genoa is touted to be around £802,003 ($1.02 million). With this figure, his monthly salary at the club would come to the mark of £66,833 ($85k). However, it can be expected that the defender will see a rise in his salary figures at Tottenham.
Spurs’ current manager Ange Postecoglou prefers to play a higher defensive line. It would be interesting to see how Dragusin adapts to it. The opponents have utilized the space behind the Spurs’ defensive line many times this season. Perhaps with Dragusin’s speed and recovery skills, the manager can fix that issue.