Tottenham Hotspur are said to be planning to activate the release clause of Johnny Cardoso this summer window to beat the competition to his signing.
Johnny Cardoso’s release clause
When Tottenham Hotspur sanctioned the sale of Giovani Lo Celso, the club managed to secure a priority option to sign Cardoso for a fee of £21million.
The USA international has been attracting interest from clubs around Europe and in the just concluded winter window, Cardoso signed a new contract with Real Betis.
The signing of this contract does not affect Spurs’ priority option, and neither does it prevent the player from moving this summer.
Spurs plan to trigger Johnny Cardoso contract clause
Reports from Football Insider state that Spurs are planning to activate Johnny Cardoso’s £21 million release clause this summer.
It has been revealed, that the Lilywhites will have to activate the clause in the the first few weeks of June, when their first-refusal option becomes active.
While interest in the midfielder remains from clubs in Europe, the clause in his contract makes Tottenham the favourites to secure his services.
Johnny Cardoso is probably Bissouma’s replacement
Spurs are looking to rebuild their midfield and the signing of Cardoso could be the start of that rebuild.
According to Football Insider, the USA international is regarded as the “perfect defensive midfielder” and is also highly rated by Spurs.
With Bissouma’s inconsistencies this season, this summer window could see Spurs shift him out. Cardoso’s availability and price tag make him the perfect replacement.
The American midfielder, has already got eighteen caps for his country and has featured 15 times in twenty-two La Liga games for Real Betis.