Tottenham legend on Lukebakio joining Benfica: Great player | OneFootball

Jan Vertonghen, former Benfica player, believes that Dodi Lukebakio - who made a decision that pleased the fans - is a tremendous reinforcement for the Reds. In the opinion of the Tottenham legend – a club for which he played over 300 matches – his compatriot will be one of the big names of the Eagles for the attack on the new season.

"He's a great player and a good guy. He has technique and is skillful. Lukebakio is a fantastic player and a modern winger, very fast", began Jan Vertonghen, in statements to the Record newspaper, defining the winger who arrived at Benfica from Sevilla at the close of the transfer window.

Jan Vertonghen, who has already retired from professional football, also highlights some of the qualities of the 27-year-old Belgian international: "He's a player who can play various positions. Even though his left foot is the best, he plays well with the right. He can cross or go inside and score".

"He's a great reinforcement for Benfica and I hope he succeeds. I believe he will score many goals and assist Pavlidis and Ivanovic", concluded Jan Vertonghen, lavishing praise on Dodi Lukebakio, who, last season, scored 11 goals and made two assists in 39 matches for Sevilla.

With the Benfica jersey, in the 2020/21 and 2021/22 seasons, Jan Vertonghen played 88 matches, in which he scored one goal and made two assists. The former footballer won a National Championship while serving the Club of Light, led by German coach Roger Schmidt.

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