Tottenham have completed the signing of right-back Emerson Royal from Barcelona on a five-year deal. Spurs have spent £25.8million to secure the services of the four-capped Brazil international, the PA news agency understands. Emerson, who has spent the last two seasons with Real Betis, will provide greater competition at right-back for new Tottenham boss Nuno Espirito Santo. “I’m very happy for the opportunity that Tottenham is giving. Emerson officially signed for the Catalan club earlier this summer but has now joined Tottenham, where he will be able to link up with his new team-mates later this week.

Source: Irish Independent August 31, 2021 19:02 UTC