Tottenham Hotspur are interested in signing the River Plate defender, Lautaro Rivero.
The 22-year-old defender is highly rated in South America, and he has a bright future. Clubs like Atletico Madrid and Real Madrid are interested in securing his signature. According to a report from El Desmarque, Tottenham currently ‘dream of a partnership’ between Cristian Romero and Rivero at the heart of their defence.
Lautaro Rivero could be an expensive signing
The defender has a €100 million release clause in his contract. It will be interesting to see if Spurs are prepared to break the Bank for him. According to the report, the player is likely to be sold for a more reasonable amount of money, and it remains to be seen how the situation unfolds.
Tottenham need more quality and depth in the defensive unit. They have been overly dependent on Romero and Micky van de Ven. Signing Rivero could prove to be a wise decision. He could be a key player for Tottenham in the long run. He is still quite young, and he will only improve with coaching and experience. The move to the Premier League could be ideal for him as well. Regular football in England could bring out the best in the player and help him fulfil his potential.
Where will Rivero end up?
Atletico Madrid and Real Madrid will be attractive destinations for the young defender as well. However, he must choose his next club carefully. He should look to join a club where he will get regular opportunities. Sitting on the bench at a big club will not benefit him. It could be detrimental to his growth as a player. Tottenham must provide him with a clear plan for his development and regular opportunities if they want to convince him to join the club.