Spurs sign 16-year-old Vuskovic from Hajduk Split
theathletic.com
Tottenham Hotspur have completed the signing of 16-year-old defender Luka Vuskovic from Croatian side Hajduk Split. The Athletic reported two weeks ago that Spurs were close to finalising a deal worth around £12m ($15m) for Vuskovic, who has signed a contract with his new side until 2030. Spurs have fended off interest from other European clubs to secure the highly-rated Croatian’s signature. Vuskovic, though, is not allowed to join the Premier League side until he turns 18 — in 2025. Vuskovic, born in February 2007, has already made 11 appearances for Hajduk Split’s first team,...

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Here is a summary of the key points from the article:

  • Tottenham Hotspur have signed 16-year-old defender Luka Vuskovic from Croatian club Hajduk Split for around £12 million.

  • Vuskovic has signed a contract with Tottenham until 2030.

  • Tottenham fended off interest from other European clubs to secure the highly-rated Croatian’s signature.

  • However, Vuskovic cannot join Tottenham until he turns 18 in 2025 due to his age.

  • Vuskovic has already made 11 appearances for Hajduk Split’s first team aged just 16, becoming their youngest ever goalscorer.

  • He featured heavily as Hajduk Split’s U19s reached the 2022-23 UEFA Youth League final and has been capped at youth level by Croatia.

  • Vuskovic has missed the start of this season due to injury but is seen as an excellent prospect for the future.