Emerson Royal Joins AC Milan from Tottenham in £13m Deal
Emerson Royal’s Transfer to AC Milan
Brazilian defender Emerson Royal has finalised his £13 million move from Tottenham Hotspur to AC Milan. After weeks of speculation, Royal flew into Italy on Sunday to undergo a medical and sign a five-year contract, putting an end to one of the summer’s lengthier transfer sagas.
Spurs’ Negotiations and Milan’s Pursuit
Tottenham had initially rejected an £8.4 million bid from the Serie A giants nearly a month ago, despite being open to offers. However, both clubs eventually reached an agreement close to the £13 million mark, allowing Royal to conclude his three-year tenure in North London. Tottenham confirmed the deal in a statement on Monday, wishing Emerson success in his future endeavours.
We have reached agreement with AC Milan for the transfer of Emerson Royal.
Wishing you all the best for the future, @Emerson_Royal22 🤍
— Tottenham Hotspur (@SpursOfficial) August 12, 2024
Emerson Royal’s Spurs Legacy
Royal joined Spurs in a £25.8 million deal from Barcelona on deadline day in 2021, making 101 appearances for the club. His move to Milan sees him donning the No. 22 shirt at the San Siro, becoming the third summer signing for the Rossoneri after Alvaro Morata and Strahinja Pavlovic.
Tottenham’s Defensive Options Moving Forward
With Royal’s departure, Tottenham’s new manager, Ange Postecoglou, is expected to rely on Pedro Porro as his first-choice right-back. The club also has Djed Spence, Archie Gray, and Radu Dragusin available as solid defensive cover.
