Emerson Royal
‘Normal’ – Nuno claims ‘very talented’ defender only hangs out with one Spurs player
Tottenham Hotspur boss Nuno Espirito Santo has showered heaps of praise on new signing Emerson Royal. The 22-year-old joined from Barcelona in the summer transfer window for a reported fee of 30m euro (£25.8m) on a five-year contract. The highly-rated right-back, who spent the past two seasons at Betis, scoring five goals in 79 games, is expected to make his debut for Spurs in the Premier League against Crystal Palace. Nuno has described him as a “very talented” defender who featured in Brazil’s run to the Copa America final this summer. The Spurs boss has suggested that he is an offensive full-back and there are several areas in his game that he needs to improve. “He’s a good player. He’s very talented. He showed himself in La Liga, which is a tough competition. We signed him be...
Spurs have made an offer for 22-year-old ace…but there’s a catch – report
Tottenham Hotspur are working on several deals as Nuno Espirito Santo bids to bolster his squad before the end of the transfer window. According to The Telegraph, Spurs are trying to negotiate a deal for Barcelona right-back Emerson Royal. Adding a right-back is a priority for Spurs, and it seems they have earmarked Royal as a potential option. Spurs have been exploring whether he is available on an initial loan. Serge Aurier is not in Nuno Santo’s first-team plans, and Spurs are looking to get rid of him. According to Fabrizio Romano, Spurs have presented an offer of a swap deal between Aurier and Royal, but it was rejected. Barcelona have received an approach from Tottenham for Emerson Royal on a swap deal including Serge Aurier. Barcelona have turned down the proposal. ⚪...
Jordi Cruyff returning to Barcelona in advisor role
Jordi Cruyff, the son of Barcelona legend Johan, is returning to Camp Nou in an advisor role. The 47-year-old followed in the footsteps of his famous father when stepping out of the La Masia academy system in Catalunya. Much of his career was spent away from Barca, while he has also dabbled in coaching since hanging up his boots, but a familiar face now forms part of the restructuring work being put in behind the scenes by Blaugrana president Joan Laporta. Barca have said in a statement on the club’s official website: “FC Barcelona announces that Jordi Cruyff will join the football area of the Club and form part of the new organisational structure as of August 1. “Jordi Cruyff, who was a player in Barca’s youth teams and in the Barca first team from 1993 to 1996, returns in a strategic rol...
