On deadline day, Tottenham Hotspur agreed a deal to sell Giovani Lo Celso to Real Betis.
Prior to the agreement, we covered claims from Spain which stated Spurs have acquired future rights on Johnny Cardoso, as part of the deal for Lo Celso.
Real Betis president Ángel Haro has now confirmed Tottenham’s interest and also their option to buy the 22-year-old. He revealed this during Natan’s presentation on Monday, and his comments are relayed by Mundo Deportivo.
“Johnny is a player that interests not only Tottenham, but many other teams, he has a great projection,” he said.
“In this case, within the Gio operation, they asked us for an option to buy for a value that for us was important and interesting and we gave them that option.”
Haro hasn’t revealed the fee Tottenham have to pay to buy the midfielder. According to Mundo Deportivo, the price is around €25m, and it can only be exercised during a two-week window in June 2025.
They add the American’s sale to Spurs could provide Manuel Pellegrini’s side liquidity to make Vitor Roque’s [on loan from Barcelona] stay permanent at the end of this season.
Real Betis sporting director Manu Fajardo has also confirmed Tottenham’s purchase option to buy the midfielder.
“Johnny’s performance is extraordinary. He’s going to bring a lot of joy to Beticismo. Tottenham has a purchase option in amounts that will satisfy Betis if they occur,” Fajardo explained, relayed by ABC Sevilla.
Cardoso arrived at Real Betis in January and signed a contract until 2029. He has made four appearances for Manuel Pellegrini’s side this season.
