Tottenham Hotspur confirm Carlos Vinicius signing from Benfica

ByAlexander Netherton

Updated 02/10/2020 at 19:58 GMT

Tottenham Hotspur have confirmed the signing of Carlos Vinicius from Benfica. The 25-year-old Brazilian striker is expected to offer support to Harry Kane throughout the season.

Tottenham Hotspur have confirmed the signing of Carlos Vinicius from Benfica.

The 25-year-old Brazilian has no international appearances but has been granted a work permit to make the switch to the Premier League.

The 25-year-old finished the campaign with 24 goals and 13 assists in 46 appearances across all competitions.

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Benfica confirmed on Thursday that Spurs will pay 3 million euros in loan fee, with the north London club also holding the option to buy the player for 45 million euros at the end of the season.

The deal ends Spurs manager Jose Mourinho's search for a goalscorer and provides support to club talisman Harry Kane amid the club's mixed start to the new campaign.

Spurs have qualified for the Europa League group stage and reached the League Cup quarter-finals but collected four points from their opening three Premier League matches.

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