Giovani Lo Celso says he is “where I wanted to be” after sealing a loan return to Villarreal.
The Argentine was left out of Tottenham’s pre-season tour of Korea and has since been training individually in north London.
A £55m signing from Real Betis in 2019, Spurs do have an option to cut the loan deal short in January, although that would appear unlikely at this stage unless they wish to sell him to another club.
Lo Celso may have briefly impressed under Jose Mourinho in early 2020 but was handed only 7 appearances by Antonio Conte before he was loaned out the LaLiga side in January.
While in Spain, the 26-year-old helped Unai Emery’s team qualify for the Champions League semi-finals and has now returned for what the former Arsenal manager will hope is a full season.
Speaking during his official unveiling, Lo Celso said: “The wait was worth it.
“I’m where I wanted to be. See you soon, Yellows. Endavant!”
