OFFICIAL: Tottenham signs Alejo Veliz from Rosario Central

Tottenham have bolstered Ange Postecoglou's attacking options with the signing of Alejo Veliz from Rosario Central

Tottenham have confirmed the signing of highly-rated striker Alejo Veliz from Rosario Central. Making the move from Argentina to north London, the 19-year-old joins the Lilywhites for a fee in the region of £13million and has penned a six-year contract in the capital.

Tottenham weren't the only club interested in his services this summer as both Roma and AC Milan were keen on striking a deal to lure him to Italy. Despite Rosario requesting his return on loan, Veliz, who is considered as one for the future, will remain with Tottenham this season and try and force his way into Ange Postecoglou's Spurs team.

Veliz joins Guglielmo Vicario, Ashley Phillips, Micky van de Ven, Manor Solomon, Dejan Kulusevski and James Maddison in joining Tottenham on permanent deals ahead of the 2024/24 campaign.

The club statement:

We are delighted to announce the signing of Alejo Veliz from Rosario Central, subject to international clearance and work permit.

The centre-forward has agreed a deal with the Club that will run until 2029, and will wear the number 36 shirt.

Born in Gödeken, Argentina, Alejo joined Rosario at Under-20 level and progressed to make his first team debut in July, 2021. The 19-year-old attacker made a total of 62 appearances for the Primera Division side in all competitions, scoring 19 times. 

On the international stage, Alejo featured for Argentina at the FIFA Under-20 World Cup and Under-20 South American Championship earlier this year. He has scored three goals in nine appearances at that level to date.