La Liga club Getafe will point to the release clause worth €16 million in Omar Alderete’s contract to part ways with him amid his links with Tottenham Hotspur.
According to a report by Spanish outlet AS, Omar Alderete is the subject of interest from Tottenham Hotspur. The North London giants are keen on signing a centre-back in the January transfer window and have set their sights on the Getafe defender. Meanwhile, the Azulones will point to the Paraguayan international’s release clause of €16 million to part ways with him this winter.
Omar Alderete and his exploits in La Liga
Omar Alderete has been among the most dependable performers in La Liga since joining Getafe from Hertha BSC. The spell with the Azulones is his second stint in La Liga after spending the 2021/22 season on loan with Valencia. Getafe initially signed the South American defender on a season-long loan deal in August 2022 before completing the permanent move 12 months later.
A mainstay at the back for Getafe, the 27-year-old has turned out 78 times thus far for the Azulones while chipping in with one goal and two assists. Alderete has also grown in stature in international football, making 22 appearances for Paraguay.
Meanwhile, Alderete’s progress has not gone unnoticed, capturing the attention of high-profile clubs across Europe. Widespread reports have linked the Paraguayan international with Tottenham Hotspur, with the North London outfit keen on securing his services in the January transfer window.
Premier League adventure on the horizon?
Tottenham’s interest in Omar Alderete is understandable. The North London giants are scouring the market for a centre-back heading into the January transfer window amid the brewing injury crisis, with Cristian Romero and Micky van de Ven struggling with fitness issues this season.
So, Tottenham will reportedly dip into the market for a defender in the January transfer window, with Alderete emerging as a viable target. The Premier League heavyweights now know how much it will take to sign the South American defender, with Getafe demanding €16 million to part ways with him this winter.
Alderete’s contract with Getafe has a release clause worth €16 million, and President Angel Torres will point to it to sell him. With the 27-year-old Paraguayan international not being an expensive target, it will not be surprising to see him arrive in North London next month.
