Tottenham Hotspur might soon open talks with 28-year-old Argentine international Giovani Lo Celso over a new contract.
According to a report by Football Insider, Giovani Lo Celso might soon receive a new contract from Tottenham Hotspur. The North London giants want to protect the value of the 28-year-old playmaker. So, they want to hand him an extension, with talks over a deal on the cards.
Giovani Lo Celso and his Tottenham travails
Giovani Lo Celso has become a peripheral figure at Tottenham Hotspur in the last few years. The Argentine international, who has turned out 50 times thus far for La Albiceleste, began his spell with the North London giants well, becoming a pivotal figure at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.
However, his stock gradually fell before becoming a bit-part player for Tottenham. The 28-year-old recovered his fortunes during his long loan spell at Villarreal. But Lo Celso has become a backup option again, with Ange Postecoglou not handing him regular game time. The player has managed only 575 minutes of action across 21 appearances, chipping in with two goals and two assists.
Meanwhile, Lo Celso’s stock remains high in the market, with several well-known clubs, including Atletico Madrid, interested in him. However, Tottenham will first look to tie the 50-cap Argentine international to a new contract, extending his current terms by one or two years in the coming weeks.
What next?
Tottenham’s decision to consider approaching Giovani Lo Celso for talks over a new contract is surprising. Recent reports have suggested that the Premier League heavyweights are ready to part ways with the 28-year-old playmaker, who wants to depart from the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in the summer transfer window.
However, Tottenham’s decision makes sense, as they want to extend Lo Celso’s contract by one or two years to protect his value in the market. The player’s current deal runs out next summer, meaning prospective suitors can secure his services on a cut-price deal in this summer’s transfer window.
It will be interesting to see how Lo Celso’s entourage responds to Tottenham’s approach over a possible new contract. It will be interesting to see if the North London club can tie him to a deal in the coming weeks.
