Tottenham HotspurAlejo Veliz will leave the Premier League club permanently and move to Esporte Club Bahia in the summer.
The Argentine arrived at Tottenham from Rosario Central in August 2023 and has struggled for regular minutes in England.
The north London club sent him on loan to Sevilla in January 2024 and to Espanyol later that year.
He failed to impress regularly at these two clubs and the following summer, Spurs allowed him to return to Rosario Central on a season-long loan deal.
In the winter market, Bahia wanted to sign the 22-year-old player permanently and the English club were in favor of a sale. Tottenham also agreed to the Brazilian club's bid, but Rosario Central refused to cut short his loan stay.
In February, Sports Witness broadcast news Tottenham agreed a €9m deal for the striker to join Bahia in the summer.
On Tuesday, Veliz scored in Rosario Central's 4–0 home win over Universidad Central de Venezuela in the Copa Libertadores.
tottenham player said goodbye
The Tottenham Hotspur player looked emotional after the match. Sport Witness C on WednesdayExaggerated claims from Argentina He played his last match for his current club.
the capita now Alejo Veliz state 'He bids farewell to the Gigante de Arroyo Stadium before his loan spell from Tottenham comes to an end, with the latter expected to finalize a sale to Brazilian side Bahia.'
The frontman spoke to Rosario Central's official channel, and the outlet aired his comments.
His club teammate, Marco Ruben, interrupted the interview to praise the Spurs-owned player. Ruben talked about Veliz's exit and wished him all the best for the future.
"It's a very special night. He's saying goodbye to Gigante for the second time. It definitely won't be the last, so we'll be here waiting for him again." He said.
“He is going to continue his career, and I and all the fans of Rosario Central wish him the greatest success, that he continues to develop as a footballer and continues to enjoy playing football, so he will come back.”
"I've known him since he was a kid, we were together in 2021 when I first returned, and we've been through a lot together. I'm thrilled to be able to share this match with him, even though we weren't on the field together."
On his second spell at Rosario Central, Veliz explained: “After Marco left, I had a huge responsibility to wear the nickname he gave me and the number nine, which was a heavy burden.”
"I always tried to contribute to the group. To give everything for the team, for this jersey, to put everything aside for this jersey. The day I return, I will continue to do that."
Spurs will soon part ways with the player
Tottenham Hotspur reportedly paid £13 million [€15m] To buy Argentina three years ago.
He played 45 minutes in eight matches for Spurs, who will collect €9m from his sale.
Although it is a loss for the English club, the upcoming exit will see them get rid of Alejo Veliz permanently.
