Luka Vuskovic’s departure from Tottenham Hotspur has brought an end to one of the club’s most remarkable transfer stories, with the Croatian defender set to become one of Spurs’ biggest sales without making a single competitive appearance.
Tottenham Hotspur only signed Luka Vuskovic back in 2023 for £12 million from Hajduk Split before loaning him out three times to Radomiak Radom, KVC Westerlo and Hamburg.
At the time, the young centre-back put pen to paper on a long-term deal that was set to keep him in north London until 2030, with Spurs clearly having eyes on the future.
The 19-year-old has only continued to develop rapidly since joining Tottenham, with his rise catching the interest of several clubs across Europe.
Last season saw Vuskovic earn a loan move to the German first division with Hamburg, where he delivered a stellar campaign, with his standout display leaving many clubs across Europe eager to secure his signature.
Tottenham’s biggest sales after Luka Vuskovic deal
Those rumours have since died down, with Brighton & Hove Albion the club to secure the services of Vuskovic this summer transfer window.
The 19-year-old Croatian was reported to have long agreed personal terms with the Seagulls before Brighton and Spurs reached a £46 million agreement for Vuskovic, which could rise to £50 million.
That sees Spurs make a ridiculous amount of profit from his sale, moving the teenager on just three years after signing him, with Vuskovic not making a single competitive appearance in a Tottenham shirt.
With a £50 million sale soon to be confirmed, Vuskovic now ranks very highly among the most expensive sales in Spurs’ history.
His potential £50 million deal is worth more than the £44.8 million Manchester City paid for Kyle Walker back in 2017, leaving Vuskovic as the third most expensive sale in Tottenham’s history.
Only Harry Kane and Gareth Bale have been sold for more in Spurs’ history.
| Player | Transfer Fee (£) | Club Purchased From | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gareth Bale | £86m | Real Madrid | 2013 |
| Harry Kane | £82m | Bayern Munich | 2023 |
| Luka Vušković | £50m | Brighton & Hove Albion | 2026 |
| Kyle Walker | £45m | Manchester City | 2017 |
| Brennan Johnson | £34m | Crystal Palace | 2025 |
| Dimitar Berbatov | £30.8m | Manchester United | 2008 |
| Luka Modrić | £30m | Real Madrid | 2012 |
| Steven Bergwijn | £26.5m | Ajax | 2022 |
| Michael Carrick | £18.6m | Manchester United | 2006 |
| Christian Eriksen | £16.9m | Inter Milan | 2020 |
| Robbie Keane | £19m | Liverpool | 2008 |
Spurs have secured an outstanding Luka Vuskovic deal
While many Spurs fans have voiced their frustration about losing Vuskovic given his potential, many others are happy with the piece of business the club have done.
The structure of the deal looks like a big win for Tottenham, who have made huge profits while also managing to include a 20% sell-on clause in the agreement.
That means if Vuskovic is sold in the future, Spurs are guaranteed to make money from whatever fee Brighton receives.
Tottenham also have matching rights for any potential future sale, ensuring they remain in the picture should his career continue to rise.