Brennan Johnson is quickly earning the adoration of the Tottenham Hotspur fans, but it seems he already has the backing of one footballing legend – David Beckham.
The rise of Brennan Johnson has been a joy to behold for the neutral, with the young Welshman coming through the ranks at Nottingham Forest and helping to fire his boyhood club to a return to the Premier League.
Last season, Johnson scored eight league goals as Forest maintained their top-flight status (Transfermarkt).
Tottenham came knocking this summer, however, and Johnson left behind his beloved club in a £47.5m switch on transfer deadline day (Sky Sports).
Between injury issues and fierce competition from the likes of Richarlison and Manor Solomon, Johnson has been in and out of Ange Postecoglou‘s lineup.
When he has played, Johnson has looked lively, and even bagged a fine assist in the win over Crystal Palace last month (Transfermarkt).
What did David Beckham say to Johnson?
It seems Johnson might have a lucky charm thanks to one of his dad’s famous friends. Turns out none other than David Beckham has been sending Johnson words of encouragement.
Johnson told The Mirror (05/11/23, page 63): “He just wished me all the best at Tottenham. Of course, coming from a player like that, it’s crazy. It’s disbelief for me. I’m not claiming to be mates with him. He is a similar age to my dad and they played together.
“He has sent me a few other nice messages before – after going up with Forest, after signing a new contract or whatever. It’s really nice of him and definitely not something I’d take for granted.”
Spurs Web Opinion
Brennan Johnson has shown great promise in his early days at Tottenham, and he’s only going to keep getting better, too. Hopefully, he can get a good run in the team soon and really get some momentum (and a goal).