Spurs swoop for Santos defender Souza | OneFootball

Tottenham have confirmed the signing of Brazilian defender Souza.

Thomas Frank‘s side have handed the teenage sensation the NO.38 shirt after reaching a financial agreement with the player and legendary Brazil Serie A side Santos.

The 19-year-old has spoke of his delight of joining the north London side after he signed a long-term contract. Souza said: “It’s an incredible feeling to join a really big club in Spurs.

“I grew up watching the Premier League so this is a childhood dream for me and I can’t wait to get going.

“This is a big step in my development. The Premier League is very different to what I’m used to in Brazil, and I’m really looking forward to this challenge and to being part of the squad here.”

Under pressure boss Frank added: “I’m really pleased to add Souza to our squad. He is a talented, promising young full-back, who is forward-thinking and technically very good.

“I’m looking forward to working with him and helping developing that potential, as we believe we have bought one of the brightest left-back talents in the world, who can give us something now but also for the future.”

Born in Maua, Sao Paolo, the left-back has progressed through the ranks at Santos, having joined the club aged nine in 2016.

Souza made his first team debut against Mirassol in the Campeonato Paulista in January last year. He made his debut in Brazil’s top flight, Serie A, in May and has already registered 24 appearances.

Capped 12 times at Under-17 level by Brazil, Souza was named in Canarinha’s squad for the Under-17 FIFA World Cup in November, 2023 and made five appearances as Brazil reached the quarter-finals in Indonesia.