Spurs sign Argentinian striker Alejo Veliz as sixth summer signing

Tottenham have confirmed striker Alejo Veliz as their sixth summer signing.

The young Argentine arrives from Rosario Central in a deal worth an initial £13million. At 19 years old, Veliz is understood to be a signing with the future in mind, and could yet be sent out on loan.

A deal to sign Veliz accelerated quickly last week and the teenager flew into London over the weekend ahead of undergoing a medical on Monday. Rosario are expected to be due a percentage of profits from any future sale.

Veliz will wear the No36 shirt at Spurs, having signed a deal to 2029, subject to international clearance and work permit.

Tottenham take on Barcelona in the Joan Gamper Trophy on Tuesday night but the new signing will not be involved.

Veliz broke into Rosario’s first-team squad as a 17-year-old and has made the most of his opportunities, scoring the winner in the derby against Newell’s Old Boys last season.

The striker follows Micky van de Ven through the door this week, and manager Ange Postecoglou wants to add another defender to his ranks before the transfer window closes on September 1.