Fulham ace Ryan Sessegnon has been tipped for the top by team-mate Stefan Johansen.
Ryan Sessegnon of Fulham in action with Helder Costa of Wolverhampton Wanderers
Fulham midfielder Stefan Johansen has told Nettavisen in his native Norway that he thinks Ryan Sessegnon has the potential to be one of the world’s best players in his position.
Sessegnon, 17, has come up through the ranks with Fulham, and he has emerged as one of English football’s top young players during his time at Craven Cottage.
The teenager enjoyed a stunning first campaign in the Championship this past season, notching seven goals and three assists for Slavisa Jokanovic’s men.
Ryan Sessegnon of Fulham in action with Jack Colback of Newcastle United
Sessegnon’s displays have made him one of the most in-demand players in England this summer, but reports suggest that the battle for his signature could be drawing to a close.
The Liverpool Echo reported last week that Liverpool have given up their pursuit of Sessegnon as they now expect him to sign for Premier League rivals Tottenham Hotspur instead.
Fulham’s Ryan Sessegnon in action with Tottenham’s Kieran Trippier
With a strong youth philosophy under Mauricio Pochettino, Spurs could be the ideal place for Sessegnon to grow and develop, whilst he could also feature as a left wing back at White Hart Lane having played at both left back and on the left of midfield for Fulham.
Now, Fulham ace Stefan Johansen has spoken to Nettavisen in his native Norway about Sessegnon, claiming that he is a ‘huge talent’ who took his chance in the Fulham first team.
Fulham’s Stefan Johansen celebrates scoring
Johansen added that he thinks that Sessegnon can be one of the world’s very best players in his position both thanks to his talent and his attitude – words which should excite Spurs fans if Sessegnon really is heading to White Hart Lane.
“He’s a huge talent,” said Johansen. “He got the chance on a good team in the Championship and delivered insanely well. He is a big, big talent. The sky is the limit for him. He may become one of the world’s best in his position. He is an incredibly down to earth person who works hard every day. His future seems very bright,” he added.
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