How Twitter reacted as Paulo Gazzaniga became Tottenham’s first official summer signing
It may have been long overdue but Tottenham finally announced their first official signing of the summer transfer window on Wednesday, with Southampton goalkeeper Paulo Gazzaniga arriving.
The 25-year-old has endured a frustrating career since arriving at St Mary’s on a four-year deal in 2012, only featuring 23 times across four seasons, and he spent last year on-loan at Rayo Vallecano.
Despite it being likely that Gazzaniga will be utilised as a back-up to current ‘keeper Hugo Lloris, rather than as competition, Mauricio Pochettino has a lot of admiration for his fellow Argentine.
The former Valencia man has signed on a five-year deal that will see him at the club until 2022.
It was Tottenham who took to social media to announce Gazzaniga’s arrival…
We are delighted to announce the signing of Paulo Gazzaniga from Southampton. #WelcomePaulo pic.twitter.com/HShMXKNGdu
— Tottenham Hotspur (@SpursOfficial) August 23, 2017
And some supporters were relatively pleased with the news…
Pretty sure at one point Gazzaniga was highly rated at Southampton #WelcomePaulo #THFC
— Jordan Yorath 💙 (@sticksTHFC) August 23, 2017
Pochettino already thinking long term with the signing of Paulo Gazzaniga. Third choice keeper who will provide good completion. #COYS
— Harry Hotspur (@HarryHotspurWHL) August 23, 2017
Some weren’t as impressed with the new arrival though…
https://twitter.com/JamesTaylorAG/status/900349598539038720
https://twitter.com/kanelsabelTHFC/status/900351744928096257
https://twitter.com/charlie_keen15/status/900350191705784320
https://twitter.com/Mike_b_Spurs/status/900349300173139968
With the majority of fans still waiting on the big, marquee signings…
Poch says 4 signings and we waste 1 on Gazzaniga? Guess no Keita now. Sanchez, Barkley, Aurier, and Gazzaniga would still be a good window
— AJ (@NewEnglandYiddo) August 23, 2017
Sanchez and Gazzaniga done, just Foyth n 1 more tc? Poch said 4 signings I wasn't thinking 2 CBs and a res GK. Can we wish for more wishes?
— Nelly Evans (@NellyEvans79) August 23, 2017
Gazzaniga is a squad player for now but we need players to challenge for 1st team places.. announce Balde and Aurier now pls @SpursOfficial
— Jim (@J1M5TER) August 23, 2017
Whilst supporters of rival clubs reveled in Tottenham’s transfer dealings to date…
https://twitter.com/dan_cariukey/status/900348221117026305
https://twitter.com/Superfletch81/status/900348144998907904
What do you think Tottenham fans? Is the Southampton man a good buy? Let us know below.
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