Tottenham Hotspur Signed Brazilian Defender Junior

Tottenham Hotspur to pick up one of the young Brazilian talent, Bruno Uvini, from Sao Paulo. The Brazilian club confirmed on Wednesday (15/2).

Uvini a defender and captain of the Brazilian National Team that won the U-20 World Cup in Colombia, in August last year. He is expected to fly to London on Wednesday (15/2), to sign a loan contract until the end of the season. The period of borrowing will also be a trial before a permanent contract offered.

Spurs are believed to have set aside 3.2 million pounds (USD 40 billion) if Uvini able to demonstrate talent for the loan amount. The player plays center-back has not started a full debut for Sao Paulo. But he holds an Italian passport so it does not require a work permit as it applies to foreign players outside the EU.

Because of the transfer window has closed then Uvini did not play in the Spurs first team. However, Uvini can play with a second-tier team or reserve team.

"It's a great opportunity to join and I do not want to take it off," said Uvini through Sao Paulo's official website. "Tottenham are a big club and they asked me for worldwide proven quality. I have three months to adapt. I will develop both in terms of professionalism and personal on this decision. "

Uvini talent and a solid performance in the World Cup U-20 drew the attention of many clubs in Europe. Genoa before interest and submit a bid but was rejected. Arsenal are also reportedly interested in and start monitoring it since last summer, but no concrete action