Tottenham Hotspur has extended Joe Rodon’s contract to secure a decent transfer fee, according to Football.London. Despite the expectation that Rodon’s future lies away from the club, Tottenham decided to activate a clause in his contract, extending his deal to the maximum five years. Rodon was informed of this last month. Following a successful season away from Tottenham, he is likely to attract significant interest this summer.
By adding an additional year to his contract, Tottenham ensures they will receive a transfer fee if Rodon departs, as he is not included in Ange Postecoglou’s plans for the upcoming season. Postecoglou has expressed his intention to recruit another centre-back to compete with Cristian Romero, Micky van de Ven, and Radu Dragusin.
When Rodon joined Tottenham in the summer of 2020, his contract was announced to last until 2025. However, like Sessegnon and Tanganga, his contract was actually set to expire this summer, with a provision for a one-year extension. Rodon played a crucial role in Leeds’ defense this season, helping them finish third with 90 points and reach the Championship playoff final, which they lost to Southampton at Wembley.
Leeds did not have the option to permanently secure Rodon’s services. As Leeds will remain in the Championship for another year, it is uncertain if they can afford to acquire Rodon at this time.
With the extension of Rodon’s contract, Tottenham aims to capitalize on his successful season by leveraging his transfer to fund new recruits for Postecoglou’s team. Daniel Levy, known for his tough negotiation tactics, never allows players to leave for a low transfer fee, let alone for free.
Extending Rodon’s contract aligns with the club’s strategy to extract the highest possible transfer fee for a player not included in their future plans. Levy, a shrewd businessman, always ensures the club’s financial stability through transfer dealings, though his stringent approach can sometimes be seen as overly strict.
