Tottenham Hotspur have snapped up Jude Soonsup-Bell from Chelsea with his move to North London now confirmed on deadline day.
Reports in recent days have suggested that Soonsup-Bell was on the verge of a move to Spurs.
Football London reporter Alasdair Gold suggested on his YouTube channel on Sunday that Soonsup-Bell was set for a medical with Tottenham.
The London Evening Standard added that Soonsup-Bell had snubbed an offer from Manchester City in order to join Tottenham.
Whilst most of the focus is on Pedro Porro, Tottenham have now confirmed the signing of teenager Soonsup-Bell.
Soonsup-Bell has now been presented as a Spurs player, holding a Tottenham shirt having completed his move.
Jude Soonsup-Bell now looking to kick on with Tottenham
Soonsup-Bell has signed a deal until the summer of 2025, giving him two-and-a-half years to make an impression at Spurs.
The 19-year-old was long regarded as a top young prospect at Chelsea.
23 goals in 25 games for Chelsea’s Under-18’s – according to Transfermarkt – is a superb record and Soonsup-Bell was turning heads.
The former Swindon Town talent hasn’t quite managed to kick on since stepping up to the Chelsea Under-23’s.
Five goals in 40 appearances isn’t all that impressive for an attacking player, so Chelsea have now allowed him to leave ahead of his contract expiring this summer.
The challenge for Soonsup-Bell is now clear; he must settle down with Tottenham and begin to realise his potential again.
A former midfielder who has played as a striker and even out wide, Soonsup-Bell has real promise but now needs to take strides forward.
An England youth international who also qualifies for Thailand, Soonsup-Bell would surely love to make Chelsea regret letting him go to a London rival.
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