Sporting CP has confirmed that Tottenham Hotspur has triggered the purchase clause of Pedro Porro on a permanent basis.
The option to buy fee is said to be the €40 million (£39m) which was included in his loan deal in January.
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The wingback first signed on with the team in north London on loan in January, with the possibility of a permanent transfer.
Under four different managers, he made 17 appearances for Spurs, where he contributed three goals and three assists.
Tottenham’s agreement with Sporting
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According to Football London's report, "Following the agreement concluded on January 31, 2023, between Sporting SAD and Tottenham Hotspur for the temporary surrender of Pedro Porro, for the amount of €5million, Tottenham informed Sporting SAD of the exercise of the acquisition action of the player's sports right, for the additional amount of €40 million.
"The value of the solidarity mechanism due to third-party cubes will be supported in about 95% for Tottenham, leaving the remaining 5% in charge of Sporting SAD."
Porro has now made a permanent move to the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, according to Sporting CP who confirmed that Spurs have triggered Porro’s option to buy fee.
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Ange Postecoglou, the new head coach, is reportedly a fan of Porro, according to reports from Football London.
After making it quite obvious that he intended to stay in the Premier League, Porro received the go-ahead from his club.
He said in quotes published on Sport Witness from an interview with Spanish media outlet AS, "It was a giant step, in the end, I've been fighting for it all my life and it's something very big.
"And I don’t want to wake up from this dream, it is undoubtedly one of the best leagues in the world if not the best, and being there every day is a gift for me for all the work I have been doing since I was little in my land."
Pedro Porro is set to become Tottenham’s fourth signing of the season as they prepare ahead of the new season.