Hojbjerg transfer deal in place
Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg is set to leave Tottenham Hotspur and join Marseille. The transfer will initially be a loan with an obligation to buy. This deal could eventually be worth around £16.8 million (€20 million) for Tottenham. Hojbjerg, who has 11 months left on his Tottenham contract, will be moving to France’s Ligue 1, despite Marseille not playing in European competitions next season.
Cost to Marseille
Marseille will spend approximately £16.8 million (€20 million) to secure Hojbjerg’s services. The deal includes an initial loan period with an obligation to purchase the player permanently after one year. Additionally, Tottenham has included a sell-on clause in the agreement, meaning they will receive a portion of any future transfer fee if Hojbjerg is sold again.
Tottenham’s Replacement Plans
Tottenham has already started reinforcing their midfield in anticipation of Hojbjerg’s departure. They have signed Archie Gray from Leeds and Lucas Bergvall from Djurgardens in Sweden. These new acquisitions will help fill the gap left by Hojbjerg and provide depth in the midfield.
Hojbjerg’s Time at Tottenham
Hojbjerg joined Tottenham from Southampton in 2020 for around £15 million during Jose Mourinho’s tenure. Over his four years at the club, he became a crucial player, especially under Antonio Conte. Hojbjerg was known for his reliability and leadership on the pitch. He played in 36 of Tottenham’s 38 Premier League games in the 2023/24 season, although he started only eight of those matches due to not fitting into Ange Postecoglou’s system.
Despite limited starts, Hojbjerg’s experience and tactical awareness made him valuable, often being used as a substitute to help secure late-game results. His contributions included key goals, such as an equalizer in a 2-2 draw against Chelsea and a stoppage-time winner against Marseille in the Champions League.
Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg is set to leave Tottenham Hotspur marks the end of a significant chapter in his career at Tottenham, where he was an underrated yet pivotal figure. Marseille will benefit from his experience and quality as they aim to bounce back from a disappointing season.
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