Soldado Signs for Spurs

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Article by e-Spurs Writer Mark Viales

When questioned on his possible departure from The Mestalla, Soldado was not about to give anything away as to what stage negotiations are between Spurs and Valencia:

“I am unable to say anything and I will continue in my usual way of waiting to see what happens, although when the time to speak arrives, I will speak clearly about it, just as I have always done.”

 

After the toing and froing between Levy and Valencia, Tottenham now welcome the arrival of a much needed striker with arms outstretched a country mile with overwhelming acceptance. If Spurs do mange to retain Gareth Bale for another season, considering the additions of Paulinho, Chadli and Soldado, they can be considered real title challengers in the next campaign as a complete squad begins to unfold.

 

Although Soldado may have experienced some unconvincing moments in the early stages of his career, this could have arguably contributed to his eventual maturity into one of the most prolific strikers in Europe. A natural goal poacher, Soldado’s goals have mainly derived from inside the box where his exceptional positional play results in his knack to be in the right place at the right time…exactly what Spurs need considering the numerous chances created per game via the multitude of midfield creative outlets existing in the side.

 

Valencia’s talisman scored an impressive 30 goals in 46 appearances last season with only Messi and Ronaldo racking up more and with this impressive form spanning over four seasons, the Spanish international could be just the player to propel Spurs into a realistic title challenge. Possessing tidy technique, Soldado can hold up play effectively, take players on and is capable of releasing a killer pass. Following a sequence of excellent performances, including the Confederations Cup, it is also likely that he will be playing a starring role for Spain in the near future, if Vicente Del Bosque’s recent comments are anything to go by.

 

"I have to commend Roberto Soldado," said the coach of the world and European champions. "Because he did what a striker should do - finish."

 

The fact remains that Tottenham’s strikers have failed to produce the goals needed for a realistic challenge. Jermaine Defoe pops up with periods of unstoppable form where he will go on to score every game, although the all too familiar barren run associated with the England star season after season, renders the JD option as most likely off the bench as an impact sub. With reports lingering and whispering of a possible move to Turkey for Abdebayor following his shocking form last season, it is likely that we may soon see the back of the Togolese striker should the Spaniard make the move to White Hart Lane.

 

Sealing Soldado’s signature has made the disappointment of missing out on David Villa seem like a distant, forgotten memory which will forever languish within the bullet dodged section of fan’s minds. Although Villa would have undoubtedly been an upgrade on the marksmen currently leading the line, his longevity as a Spurs player would have been questionable had he decided to migrate to the greener patches of the Premier League...at least when it comes to the wage packet.

 

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