By signing Archie Gray, Tottenham Hotspur has made a significant mark in history.

Tottenham recently secured the acquisition of Gray. On the 2nd (Korean time), Tottenham announced on their official website, "The club is delighted to have signed Gray from Leeds United. His contract will run until 2030, and he will wear the number 14 jersey." According to European football transfer market expert Fabrizio Romano, his transfer fee reached 40 million pounds (approximately 70.2 billion won), including options.

It's an astonishingly high amount to invest in an 18-year-old player. Particularly because Tottenham is known for not spending large sums in the transfer market, this decision was even more surprising.

In other words, this shows how outstanding Gray's abilities are. In fact, although Gray made his debut on the professional stage in the 2023-24 season, he immediately played as a key midfielder for Leeds. He showcased top-level skills in the Championship, playing in 52 matches, including cup competitions, and attracting interest from Liverpool, Bayern Munich, and Brentford.

The transfer fee recorded for Gray ranks fourth in history for 18-year-old players. According to the football statistics site 'Transfermarkt,' Gray's 'basic' transfer fee is set at 41.3 million euros (approximately 61.7 billion won). This surpasses the amounts recorded by Renato Sanches, Wayne Rooney, Luke Shaw, Fabio Silva, and Vitor Roque.

Only three players are ranked above Gray, and all are from Real Madrid. Vinicius Junior transferred from Flamengo for 45 million euros (approximately 67.2 billion won), sharing the third spot with Rodrygo, who also transferred for 45 million euros. The top spot is held by Endrick. Endrick, who played for Palmeiras, generated a transfer fee of 47.5 million euros (approximately 70.9 billion won) to join Real Madrid. Of course, these figures are based on basic fees, and including all options, the transfer fees for these players would increase further.

Gray, expected to play a significant role for Tottenham in the new season, will wear the number 14 jersey, a meaningful number. It was previously worn by Tottenham legend Luka Modric from the 2008-09 season to the 2011-12 season, during which he performed brilliantly. He then transferred to Real Madrid and became one of the world's best midfielders.토토사이트