Tottenham have been busy in checking out the futures of their academy gamers, with a number of going out on mortgage for additional growth. The newest to be despatched out on mortgage is Matthew Craig.
The membership has formally confirmed that Craig will be a part of League One aspect Barnsley on a season-long mortgage for the 2024/25 marketing campaign. Spurs introduced the switch on their formally confirmed, stating: “Matthew Craig has joined League One aspect Barnsley on mortgage for the 2024/25 season.”
Matthew Craig has joined League One aspect Barnsley on mortgage for the 2024/25 season.
Wishing you the very best of luck, Matt! ?
— Tottenham Hotspur Academy (@Spurs_Academy) July 22, 2024
Craig, a product of Tottenham’s academy, has made only one Premier League look, which got here on the ultimate day of the 2022/23 season in opposition to Leeds United.
Earlier this yr, Craig was loaned to League Two aspect Doncaster Rovers for the rest of the season, the place he gained beneficial expertise and enjoying time.
He made 20 appearances, contributed a purpose and two assists, and helped the staff attain the playoffs.
Craig joined the Tottenham academy alongside together with his brother on the age of 12. He signed his first skilled contract with the membership in 2021, committing to the membership till 2023.
And final July, Spurs prolonged his contract, guaranteeing that he stays with the membership till 2026.
Craig has additionally captain the membership’s U21 aspect and is very rated for his management qualities as effectively.
The membership will hope that the mortgage transfer helps the participant acquire beneficial expertise that helps support his growth as a participant.
Membership additionally affirm Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg exit
Matthew Craig will not be the one midfielder Tottenham have agreed a mortgage deal for. Not lengthy after confirming Craig’s transfer to Barnsley, in addition they introduced that they’ve agreed a take care of French aspect Marseille for Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg.
The deal is an preliminary mortgage transfer with an obligation to purchase for €20 million subsequent summer season.
We now have reached settlement with Olympique de Marseille for the mortgage of Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg for the 2024/25 season, with an obligation that might see the transfer develop into everlasting.
Wishing you all the very best, Pierre! ?
— Tottenham Hotspur (@SpursOfficial) July 22, 2024
