Tottenham Hotspur are set to loan out Souza, a 20-year-old defender who arrived in January 2026. The young defender was limited to just four Premier League outings, with two of those coming as a starter.

What happened?

Souza arrived at Tottenham Hotspur in a £13million deal from Santos as cover for the injured Destiny Udogie during the winter transfer window. He received rave reviews after his breakthrough in the Santos senior side, leading to several clubs across the globe taking notice.

Why it matters for Tottenham Hotspur

The signing of Andy Robertson on a free transfer from Liverpool means the team now have four options at left-back, with Robertson, Destiny Udogie, Ben Davies, and Souza all vying for a spot. However, with Davies handed a one-year contract extension, Souza's immediate future at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium has become uncertain.

What comes next?

Tottenham chiefs will need to find the right destination for Souza, with a move to one of the competitive leagues making sense as he adapts to European football. The team can follow the Luka Vuskovic pathway and loan Souza out to the Bundesliga for the 2026/27 season.

As of 28 Jun 2026, Tottenham Hotspur are 17th in the Premier League, with 41 points from 38 games, and a recent form of WLDWW. The team have scored 48 goals and conceded 57, with a goal difference of -9. They are 44 points behind leaders Arsenal. | Category | Value | | --- | --- | | League standing | 17th | | Points | 41 | | Recent form | WLDWW | | Goals scored | 48 | | Goals conceded | 57 | | Goal difference | -9 |