As the new European football season begins to take shape, young talents are once again stepping into the spotlight. This time, it’s in Spain, where 20-year-old Tottenham Hotspur loanee Alejo Veliz made an immediate impact by scoring a dramatic 96th-minute winner.
The young Argentine has long been on the radar of several clubs, and his recent performances are proving why. Veliz has consistently shown promising results on the pitch, further solidifying his reputation as a rising star in the football world.
Alejo Veliz earns high praise from Espanyol Manager Manolo González
Alejo Veliz, currently on loan at Espanyol from Tottenham Hotspur, has made a significant impact in La Liga by scoring a late brace in their fixture against Rayo Vallecano at the Stage Front Stadium in Barcelona.
The energetic forward has received high praise from his manager, Manolo González, who expressed his delight with Veliz’s performance. The former Sant Gabriel footballer emphasized Veliz’s immense potential in European professional football, predicting that we can expect to see a continually improving version of the Gödeken-born player in the future (h/t Sport).
He has a great future in European football. He’s very young (20 years) and he has to pass a toll that we all have to circulate through. He’ll grow and every day we’ll see a better player
Notably, this brace marks Veliz’s first goals for Espanyol, coming in his fourth appearance for the Pericos.
Veliz joined Tottenham Hotspur in 2023 from Argentine club Rosario Central, with the Premier League club paying €15.00 million for his services. Since then, he has made a total of eight appearances for Tottenham, scoring a single goal.
Last season, Veliz spent time on loan at Sevilla, where he struggled to make an impact, failing to score in six appearances. However, his recent performance with Espanyol suggests that he may be finding his footing in European football.
Players like Veliz are prime examples of the club’s smart and sensible recruitment strategy, showcasing a keen eye for promising young talent. If he continues to perform well in La Liga this season, there’s a strong possibility that he could find himself back in North London, earning a spot in Ange Postecoglou’s squad. His progress in Spain could pave the way for a bright future at Tottenham, where his talents might be fully realized.
