Tottenham demands €46 million for recent signing

In the midst of the winter transfer window frenzy, Radu Dragusin shone brightly. The central defender, now with Tottenham Hotspur, sparked a bidding war after his standout performances at Genoa.
In the midst of the winter transfer window frenzy, Radu Dragusin shone brightly. The central defender, now with Tottenham Hotspur, sparked a bidding war after his standout performances at Genoa. / Catherine Ivill - AMA/GettyImages
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Amidst the flurry of moves during the winter transfer window, one name stood out like a beacon: Radu Dragusin.

The central defender, now donning the colors of Tottenham Hotspur, sparked a bidding war after his stellar performances with Genoa in the first half of the season.

With FC Barcelona, Bayern Munich, and Napoli all vying for his signature, Spurs clinched the deal, emerging victorious in the tug-of-war for the Romanian talent.

However, life in North London hasn't been all sunshine and rainbows for Dragusin. Despite his promising start at Genoa, the young defender has struggled to find his footing at Tottenham, where game time has been scarce.

His agent didn't mince words, expressing frustration at the lack of opportunities afforded to Dragusin: "The coach has repeatedly expressed a preference for a back four, but Tottenham's defensive woes suggest otherwise. With the team leaking goals, a shift to a back three could provide the much-needed stability. Dragusin's aerial prowess could prove invaluable, especially in dealing with set-pieces, an area where Tottenham has often been vulnerable."

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Tottenham demands €46 million for recent signing

Now, as per reports from The Sun (h/t Fichajes.com), Tottenham is considering offloading Dragusin in the upcoming summer transfer window, with Napoli keenly interested in securing his services.

However, the Lilywhites are not willing to part ways with the promising defender on the cheap. Instead, they are eyeing a hefty sum, reportedly demanding around €46 million for the sale of the Romanian international.

From going from the talk of the town to dealing with what's next, Dragusin's ride sums up the crazy world of soccer. With the summer transfer window around the corner, everyone's watching Tottenham to see if they can pull off a deal that keeps everyone happy - the club and Dragusin alike.

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