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Tottenham's Frank Defends Ownership Amid Transfer Challenges

2/7/2026

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Frank Defends Ownership

Tottenham Hotspur boss Thomas Frank defended the Lewis family's ownership, saying, "We have very, very serious owners," after Fabio Paratici left Spurs for Fiorentina and praised his new club's ownership.
Frank noted it was unfair to judge Tottenham's ownership based on the January transfer window.
Tottenham signed 19-year-old Santos left-back Souza for £13 million.
The club still faced injuries and did not secure additional signings.

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Veliz Joins Bahia

Tottenham Hotspur is set to transfer Alejo Veliz (22-year-old forward) to Bahia for €9 million plus add-ons.
Veliz joined Tottenham Hotspur from Rosario Central in 2023.
He struggled for playing time at Tottenham, making eight appearances.
On loan at Rosario Central, Veliz has scored six goals and one assist in 19 matches.
He will remain with Rosario Central until the summer before officially joining Bahia.

History

Historical Context

Tottenham Hotspur, founded in 1882, transitioned to a limited company in 1898 to raise funds. Under chairman Daniel Levy, the club underwent a £400 million stadium redevelopment starting in 2016. Despite financial stability from majority owners ENIC, recent scrutiny over player transfers and management decisions reflects ongoing tensions between investment and on-field success, impacting fan trust and the club's reputation.

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Frank Defends Ownership

Tottenham Hotspur boss Thomas Frank defended the Lewis family's ownership, saying, "We have very, very serious owners," after Fabio Paratici left Spurs for Fiorentina and praised his new club's ownership.
Frank noted it was unfair to judge Tottenham's ownership based on the January transfer window.
Tottenham signed 19-year-old Santos left-back Souza for £13 million.
The club still faced injuries and did not secure additional signings.

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