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Tottenham weigh Veliz exit as squad logic sharpens

Tottenham Hotspur are actively exploring a permanent sale for Alejo Veliz, with talks ongoing with Brazilian club Bahia. Credit to The Athletic, whose report outlines discussions that remain fluid, with “a fee yet to be agreed” but momentum clearly building. Any agreement would end Veliz’s current loan at Rosario Central early, a notable pivot in a career that has yet to find stable footing in North London.

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Veliz’s numbers tell a story of promise without permanence. Five goals in 16 appearances for Rosario since July, four goals in 16 on loan at Espanyol, and a solitary Premier League goal for Tottenham Hotspur in a 4-2 defeat to Brighton & Hove Albion in December 2023. It is not a failure, but it is not traction either.

City Football Group context matters

Bahia’s ownership adds texture. They are 90 per cent owned by City Football Group, with Manchester City as the flagship. The Brazilian side finished seventh in Serie A and will enter Copa Libertadores qualifiers, offering Veliz continental exposure and a defined pathway.

For Spurs, this is less about urgency and more about alignment. Sitting 14th in the Premier League, they have already moved decisively elsewhere, completing the €40 million signing of Conor Gallagher from Atletico Madrid. That deal underscores a shift towards immediate utility over long apprenticeships.

Clean decisions over lingering loans

Veliz joined Spurs in 2023 with potential attached, but loans across Argentina and Spain have not clarified his role. A permanent exit, rather than another temporary stop, reflects a preference for clarity. For a 22 year old striker, minutes and belief matter more than affiliation.

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Spurs supporters want to see a clearer plan, fewer half owned projects, and a squad built for cohesion. Veliz always looked like a long bet in a system that rarely indulges slow burns at centre forward.

There is also relief in decisiveness. Too often Spurs have carried players between loans without resolution. A clean sale, especially to a club with structure and ambition, benefits all sides. Supporters will hope the fee reflects potential while freeing resources for profiles that fit the immediate project.

Expectation at Tottenham is not for endless churn, but for direction. If this move sharpens focus on players ready to contribute now, most fans will see it as progress rather than regret.