By Tottenham Hotspur midfielder Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg has completed a move to Ligue 1 club Marseille. The 28-year-old Danish international joins on an initial loan deal, which includes an obligation for Marseille to buy him for £17 million. Hojbjerg, who joined Spurs from Southampton in August 2020, made 184 appearances for the North London club. Despite his significant contribution, he found himself increasingly sidelined last season, starting only 10 out of 39 matches as new manager Ange Postecoglou preferred other midfield options like Yves Bissouma and Pape Sarr.
Hojbjerg had entered the final year of his contract with Tottenham, making this move a strategic decision for both the player and the club. His transfer to Marseille marks the French club’s fifth signing of the summer, as they look to strengthen their squad for the upcoming season.
Tottenham, meanwhile, have been active in the transfer market, focusing on acquiring a central midfielder and a winger-forward. They have shown interest in players like Conor Gallagher from Chelsea and Jacob Ramsey from Aston Villa. Additionally, they have secured another loan deal for Timo Werner and signed promising 18-year-old Leeds midfielder Archie Gray.
Spurs’ pre-season fixtures include matches against Hearts, QPR, Vissel Kobe, Team K League, and Bayern Munich. Their Premier League campaign will kick off with an away game against Leicester City. The summer transfer window for the Premier League will close on August 30 at 11 PM UK time, aligning with the other major European leagues.
This transfer window has seen significant activity, with clubs across Europe making strategic moves to bolster their squads. Tottenham’s efforts to strengthen their team reflect their ambitions for the upcoming season, aiming to improve their performance and compete at the highest level.
