{"id":781,"date":"2026-05-23T08:26:54","date_gmt":"2026-05-23T07:26:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/breakingnews.drinkfood.info\/?p=781"},"modified":"2026-05-23T08:26:54","modified_gmt":"2026-05-23T07:26:54","slug":"hes-saying-goodbye-teammate-hints-at-tottenham-stars-farewell-as-permanent-spurs-exit-looms","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/breakingnews.drinkfood.info\/?p=781","title":{"rendered":"\u201cHe\u2019s saying goodbye\u201d \u2013 Teammate hints at Tottenham star\u2019s farewell as permanent Spurs exit looms"},"content":{"rendered":"<article id=\"the-post\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/dailynewsupdate.com.ng\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Screenshot_20260521-104601-300x211.png\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dailynewsupdate.com.ng\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Screenshot_20260521-104601-300x211.png 300w, https:\/\/dailynewsupdate.com.ng\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Screenshot_20260521-104601.png 652w\" alt=\"\u201cHe\u2019s saying goodbye\u201d \u2013 Teammate hints at Tottenham star\u2019s farewell as permanent Spurs exit looms. - Daily News Update\" width=\"300\" height=\"211\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Tottenham striker Alejo V\u00e9liz appears to be closing the chapter on his Spurs career after an emotional farewell at Rosario Central.<\/p>\n<p>The Argentine forward joined Tottenham from Rosario Central in 2023 but struggled to establish himself in North London, leading to loan spells at Sevilla, Espanyol, and a return to his boyhood club last summer.<\/p>\n<p>A permanent move now looks imminent, with Brazilian side Bahia expected to complete a \u20ac9 million deal after previously agreeing terms with Spurs. Following Rosario Central\u2019s 4-0 Copa Libertadores victory over Universidad Central de Venezuela, V\u00e9liz was visibly emotional, fuelling reports that he has played his final game for the club.<\/p>\n<p>Teammate Marco Ruben paid tribute to the 22-year-old, describing the occasion as a farewell and expressing hope that V\u00e9liz will one day return to Rosario Central.<\/p>\n<p>Speaking after the match, V\u00e9liz reflected on the responsibility of wearing the club\u2019s iconic No.9 shirt and vowed that whenever he returns, he will continue giving everything for the badge.<\/p>\n<p>Tottenham are now set to permanently part ways with the striker, bringing an end to a spell that saw him make only eight appearances for the club.<\/p>\n<\/article>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Tottenham striker Alejo V\u00e9liz appears to be closing the chapter on his Spurs career after an emotional farewell at Rosario Central. 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