Postecoglou reveals why he wanted the Spurs to sign Brennan Johnson.
Aside from the excitement of a big win today, Tottenham Hotspur fans have a new player to look forward to. Ange Postecoglou has been speaking about why he chose to sign Brennan Johnson.
Since Harry Kane left Spurs for Bayern Munich, there has been much talk about how the club would replace such a key attacker.
So far this season, it seems Tottenham have not missed Kane all that much. Richarlison has been leading the line for Ange Postecoglou, and while the Brazilian has only scored one goal, his work rate has impressed his new manager.
Today, against Burnley, Postecoglou chose to play Heung-min Son down the middle, and his captain repaid the faith with a sublime hat-trick on the way to a 5-2 win.
Why did Postecoglou want to sign Brennan Johnson?
Postecoglou was asked about the signing of Johnson during his post-match press conference following the 5-2 win over Burnley, and he revealed why he wanted the player.
“Just another exciting young player,” he told Football.London. He’s a great threat in the front third and a little different from what we already have. He is young and ambitious.
Postecoglou reveals why he wanted the Spurs to sign Brennan Johnson.
“It’s no secret that that’s been my model, not just here, but everywhere I’ve gone.” It’s about the person you’re bringing in as much as it is about the footballer.
“From the looks of him, he’s going to fit in really well with this group because he’s very ambitious and hungry to take his game to the next level.” I believe he will fit in well with us because of his technical and physical abilities.”
Spurs Web Opinion
I have really enjoyed the transfer activity of Spurs this summer, in signing players we know plenty about and who we can be pretty sure are ready for first-team football at this level.
Johnson has proven himself last season with Forest, and fits the profile of a young, attacking, exciting player who should slot perfectly into this Ange Postecoglou team.
