Emerson has signed a contract until 2026 and will wear the No 12 shirt at Spurs.
A Spurs statement read: “We are delighted to announce the signing of Emerson Royal from Barcelona, subject to international clearance and a work permit.
Please welcome London’s newest Royal, @Emerson_Royal22! ? pic.twitter.com/M9uwTrCV2B— Tottenham Hotspur (@SpursOfficial) August 31, 2021
“The right-back has signed a contract with us until 2026 and will wear the number 12 shirt. Emerson will travel to London from Spain later this week.”
Arsenal were keen on signing Emerson, but the 22-year-old preferred a move to Spurs.
Tottenham boss Nuno Espirito Santo was hoping to bolster his defensive options, having played Japhet Tanganga at right-back in the opening Premier League games, with Serge Aurier now out of favour at the club.
