Johnny Cardoso has confirmed a deal with Tottenham has been agreed ahead of the summer transfer window.
Spurs last summer negotiated a clause in Giovani Lo Celso's move to Real Betis which would allow them to sign Cardoso for £21million at the end of the current season.
Standard Sport understands the clause can be triggered during a two-week period once the summer transfer window has opened.
Cardoso has now spoken about the proposed move for the first time, and admitted the interest from Spurs is validation of his progress at Betis.
"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," he told Diario de Sevilla.
“But I always try to improve and do my best for the benefit of the group and grow as a person on and off the field. However, right now my focus is only on Betis. This season we have important things to think about.”
However, Cardoso suggested that him agreeing to join Spurs is no foregone conclusion.
With Betis in the race to qualify for next season's Champions League, the 23-year-old was asked if he would want to play for the club in the competition, and replied: "Of course”.
