£12M pre-agreed Tottenham signing set for loan transfer
According to information provided to Tottenham News, Luka Vuskovic is poised to depart Hajduk Split and join a club in the Netherlands on loan.
Tottenham had already secured the acquisition of the highly-talented central defender in a deal valued at £12 million, as reported by the Evening Standard on September 25th.
The Croatian prodigy had attracted significant attention from top European clubs such as Manchester City, Liverpool, and Paris Saint-Germain, all vying for the 16-year-old’s signature.
However, due to FIFA regulations following the United Kingdom’s departure from the European Union, British clubs are restricted from signing overseas players under the age of 18.
Consequently, Vuskovic will have to wait until he turns 18 in 2025 to formally join Tottenham. Nonetheless, he has a contract in place with the club running until 2030.
Meanwhile, a source involved in recruitment with ties to Tottenham and the Croatian market informed Tottenham News that Vuskovic is already preparing to depart Hajduk Split ahead of his scheduled move to North London next year.
Standing at 6 feet 3 inches, the right-footed defender is anticipated to join a Dutch club on loan, aiming to expedite his development in preparation for his Premier League arrival.
Vuskovic made his professional debut for Hajduk Split in February 2023 at a mere 15 years old, marking himself as the youngest player ever to compete in Croatia’s top-flight league.
In a swift progression, he further etched his name in history as Hajduk’s youngest-ever goalscorer by netting against NK Osijek, just five days after celebrating his 16th birthday.
Throughout the previous season, Vuskovic contributed to his team’s success by making 11 appearances, aiding in Hajduk Split’s triumph in the Croatian Cup. Additionally, he captained the club’s Under-19 team, guiding them to the final of the UEFA Youth League.
The talented centre-back has already accumulated five appearances for Croatia at the Under-17 level, showcasing his skills and even notching a goal during these outings.
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