Tottenham puts nearly 40 million euros on a French hopeful

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By: Manu Tournoux

Burnley: Wilson Odobert has finally taken flight

The announcement came out of the blue, and it surprised more than one person on social media. This Friday, Tottenham announced that they had reached an agreement with Burnley for the transfer of French international hopeful, Wilson Odobert. Trained at PSG, revealed at Troyes, the 19-year-old striker confirmed his form last season by joining the Clarets, then in the Premier League. In 29 league games, he scored 3 goals and provided 2 assists.

“We are delighted to announce that we have reached an agreement for the permanent transfer of Wilson Odobert from Burnley, subject to formalities. The 19-year-old has agreed a contract until 2029 and will wear the number 28 shirt. Odobert became the Clarets’ youngest ever Premier League goalscorer in October 2023, scoring against Chelsea. During his time at Turf Moor, he made 34 appearances in all competitions, scoring five goals.”the Spurs statement said. According to The Parisianthe English club would have spent 37 million euros to secure the services of the Meaux native.

Nearly 200 million euros spent this summer on Tottenham

By recruiting Wilson Odobert, Tottenham and Ange Postecoglou confirm their desire to rely on a new generation. After Pape Matar Sarr, Destiny Udogie, Micky van de Ven and Radu Dragusin in recent months, Spurs have spent almost 200 million euros again this summer. In addition to the “senior» Dominic Solanke (26 years old), arrived from Bournemouth for 75 million euros, the promising midfielder, Archie Gray (18 years old), arrived from Leeds for 41 million euros.

Lucas Bergvall (18 years old), tracked by Barça, arrived from the Swedish club Djurgårdens IF for 10 million euros, while the 18-year-old South Korean winger, Min-hyeok Yang, left Gangwon FC for 4. It is therefore a new promise that arrives in the north of London, in the person of Wilson Odobert. Monday, the French international hopeful (2 caps, 1 goal) participated in the first day of the Championship with Burnley, against Luton. He also scored the second goal for the Clarets, winners of the match (4-1).

Manu Tournoux

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Manu Tournoux

Manu Tournoux is a passionate and knowledgeable football enthusiast with a special focus on French football. Born and raised in France, Manu discovered his love for the beautiful game at a young age and developed a deep understanding of the ins and outs of "Le Championnat." His French roots and extensive experience in football journalism have made him an invaluable asset to the French Football Weekly team. As an author for the website, his expertise includes not only in-depth analysis of Ligue 1 and Ligue 2 matches but also insightful profiles of up-and-coming talents, detailed transfer news, and engaging coverage of the French national team. His captivating writing style and undeniable passion for the game have earned him a loyal following among our readers. When he's not crafting engaging articles for French Football Weekly, Manu enjoys attending live matches whenever he can, exploring football culture in various French cities, and engaging in spirited debates with fellow fans.