Antonio Conte's Tottenham In Love With Italian/Nigerian Defender

Written By Oluwayemi Omolagba

Antonio Conte’s Tottenham Hotspur have joined the list of European clubs who are bidding to lure Destiny Udogie out of Udinese.

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According to reports from Italy, Tottenham are in talks with Udinese for talented full back Destiny Udogie.

The 19-year-old Italian left back rose to prominence last season after an incredible debut season with the Friulian side. Udogie scored five goals and provided three assists in 35 Serie A appearances for Udinese, showing off his skills both offensively and defensively.

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As reported by Sky Sports, Tottenham are working on a deal for Udogie and they could agree to pay Udinese around €25m, including add-ons, for the 22-year-old.

Spurs are also willing to leave the full back in Italy for another year, allowing him to continue his development in Serie A.

Contracted to Udinese until 2026, Udogie has attracted the attention of a number of clubs this summer, but none have sent in a convincing offer to the Friulian side.

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Destiny Udogie has explained why he chose to represent Italy instead of the Super Eagles of Nigeria. In an interview with The Italian Football Podcast, Udogie revealed that he has decided to play for the Azzurri.

He said, “I was born in Italy, so I feel more Italian. I grew up playing with the young players in Italy. I hope to reach the first team.

It’s ambition, I just have to give more, to do my best every game, show my quality and it’s a big ambition.”

The youngster who was not born in Nigeria however identifies with legendary former Super Eagles captain Jay-Jay Okocha as his favourite player.

The left-back added, “I have been in Nigeria but I was very small. I was like two years old so I don’t remember much but I’ve been there.

“My favorite player of course is Okocha, every Nigerian player knows him.”

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Omolagba Oluwayemi

I’m Oluwayemi, a sports analyst, writer and a passionate football follower. I started writing while I was in High School although not sports related but I became a professional sports analyst and writer in the year 2019. My passion for football led me into talking sports. I love writing articles as well and I love reporting events the way they unfold without mincing words for the fear of anyone.

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