Manager says Spurs have sold his club a 'really good player'

Spurs academy graduate Dennis Cirkin has begun his journey at Sunderland.

The 19-year-old swapped Tottenham for Wearside on a permanent deal on Wednesday.

Cirkin was knocking on the door of the Spurs first-team and had made the bench on several occasions.

However, the left-back reportedly turned down the offer of a new contract at N17.

“Well-renowned talent for that age group”

Lee Johnson spoke to the press and expressed his delight at signing such a talented player.

“I’m delighted to have him,” the Sunderland Echo quotes him as saying.

“He’s a well-renowned talent for that age group, he’s had international appearances for England throughout the age groups.

“And we’ve managed to capitalise on a contractual situation but at the same time give Tottenham some value and some future value in the player.

“We are really happy to have him, he’s a really good player that we believe we can nurture into an even better player.

“He is ready to go at this level in terms of his quality.”

Former Tottenham boss Jose Mourinho rated Cirkin highly, deeming him a “kid with a lot of quality”.

According to John Wenham of Spurs fansite Lilywhite Rose, speaking to the Sunderland Echo, Tottenham have a buyback option.

“From sources close to the player, I am told that Spurs have a buyback option of £6million which is valid until 30 June 2024,” he said.

“Should Spurs not take up this buyback option and the player move elsewhere they would be entitled to a percentage of profit on any subsequent sale.

“Dennis would have to agree to return to Spurs, however, under any potential buy-back.”