Tottenham retains Joao Victor de Souza amid transfer interest
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 8, 2026, 5:45 AM
Last updated Aug 8, 2026
Tottenham Hotspur defender Joao Victor de Souza is expected to remain with the club this season, despite interest from FC Porto and Benfica. The 20-year-old has struggled for playing time, facing competition from Destiny Udogie and Djed Spence. Spurs manager Roberto De Zerbi believes Souza could become a key player, although concerns arise over his development with limited minutes on the pitch. The ideal scenario for Souza might be a loan move to gain valuable experience in Portugal.
- •Souza is attracting transfer interest but likely stays at Tottenham.
- •Spurs received multiple offers from FC Porto and interest from Benfica.
- •De Zerbi supports Souza's potential as a significant player for Tottenham.
- •Limited playing time raises concerns about Souza's development.
- •A loan to Portugal could offer Souza critical game experience.
- 5:45 AMYahoo Sports — Souza is expected to stay with Tottenham this season, De Zerbi is backing him to be a game-changer
"Tottenham Hotspur defender Joao Victor de Souza Menezes was attracting interest in the transfer market as he seeks more playing time.However, according to Eduardo Burgos, the 20-year-old is poised to ...
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