According to Johnny Cardoso, the fact that Tottenham has the option to buy him this summer gives him confidence and a sense of worth. The 23-year-old just joined Real Betis halfway through the previous season, but after his outstanding La Liga exploits, he has drawn interest from many teams, including Spurs.
Cardoso is expected to leave the Estadio Benito Villamarin at some time in the near future, and a summer transfer to north London seems a plausible option. It is thought that Tottenham has a two-week window in the summer to pay £21 million to sign Cardoso.
Late in the summer transfer season, Giovani Lo Celso returned to Real Betis on a permanent contract from Spurs, which led to the agreement between the teams. Cardoso was questioned about the possibility and what it’s like to have attention from Ange Postecoglou’s team as the season draws to a close.
“I can’t lie, and it’s true that it’s something that gives me confidence, that makes me feel valued because I’m doing a good job,” said the United States international in an interview with Spanish publication Diario de Sevilla. However, I always strive to become better, give it my all for the team, and develop both on and off the field. But at the moment, I’m just thinking about Betis. We have crucial items to consider this season.
Champions League qualifying is one of the “important things” that Manuel Pellegrini’s team has to consider. After winning their previous five league games, Betis has form on their side and is eight points behind Athletic Club in the La Liga standings for the last Champions League position.
Even if it is a significant margin right now, it may be reduced with ten games left in the term. Cardoso has acknowledged that Betis are “growing more ambitious” and that he would want to play in the Champions League with his present squad. He is undoubtedly a candidate for a spot in Europe’s top league.
Cardoso responded to the Champions League rumors that were leaking into the Betis dressing room by saying, “Yes. In the end, we’re just taking it one game at a time.” “We’ve won five games, and that gives us a lot of confidence and makes us excited about the Champions League.” “With each passing game, we’re growing more ambitious, but I’ve said from the start that we always play to fight for the maximum because we have the qualities to do so. We believe in the group and in our work, and if we maintain this, why not dream?”
On playing for Betis in the Champions League, he added: “Of course. It’s a team that’s been my home since I arrived, and I feel very good here.”
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