Tottenham have signed Bryan Gil from Sevilla with Érik Lamela joining the Spanish club as part of the deal. Spurs will pay an additional €25m (£21.4m) for the 20-year-old winger.
Gil’s contract runs until 2026. He will link up with his new teammates at the conclusion of the Olympics, where he is representing Spain.
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The move brings an end to Lamela’s eight-year stint at Spurs. The 29-year-old Argentinian joined from Roma in August 2013 and made 257 appearances in all competitions. Spurs said on their website: “A club man through and through, we wish Érik all the best for the future.”
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