Tottenham Hotspur snapped up Radu Dragusin earlier this month and Genoa’s president has now offered his view on the move.
Tottenham came into the window with one desperate need – the signing of at least one new centre back.
Cristian Romero and Micky van de Ven have formed a superb partnership this season – at least when both have been available.
Injury and suspension have been factors for Romero and Van de Ven, leaving Tottenham’s defensive depth exposed.
Another centre back to compete with both Romero and Van de Ven was vital and Spurs struck an important signing by landing Radu Dragusin.
Genoa president reacts to Radu Dragusin joining Tottenham Hotspur
Romanian centre back Dragusin had impressed for Genoa in the first half of the season and sparked major interest earlier in January.
Tottenham appeared to be favourites for his signature but Bundesliga champions Bayern Munich made a move to hijack Spurs.
Dragusin still picked a move to Tottenham, marking a major transfer win for Spurs having beaten one of Europe’s elite to his signature.
Dragusin was able to make his debut against Manchester United earlier in January and his departure will hurt Genoa.
The Italian side are happy with the profit though and Genoa president Alberto Zangrillo has been quoted as saying that the deal was ‘necessary’.
Zangrillo noted that Genoa would have done themselves and Dragusin a ‘disservice’ by not accepting Tottenham’s offer.
That is because Zangrillo wants Genoa to become a bigger club and taking the money was the best way to do it, believing that Genoa, Spurs and Dragusin can all now be happy with the move.
“The sale of Dragusin was a necessary, thoughtful choice, shared by all those who have the responsibility for the central objective: the growth of the club on the national scene. We would have done the club and him a disservice by not accepting Tottenham’s proposal,” said Zangrillo.
Dragusin is still only 21, so he could be a fixture of the Tottenham defence for years to come.
Getting into the side ahead of Romero and Van de Ven won’t be easy but Dragusin has big talent and potential, leaving Spurs delighted with their January move.
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