Tottenham Hotspur have confirmed the sale of striker Alejo Veliz to Brazilian outfit Bahia. The 22-year-old joined the Lilywhites in the summer of 2023, but only made a fleeting impression under Ange Postecoglou.

What happened?

Veliz made eight Premier League appearances in his first half-season, scoring once in a 4-2 loss to Brighton & Hove Albion. He was then loaned out to Sevilla for the second half of the campaign.

Why it matters for Tottenham Hotspur

The striker has since represented Espanyol and Rosario Central, scoring six goals in 24 appearances in the 2026 season. Deemed to have no future in North London, Veliz will now make the permanent switch to Bahia.

What comes next?

Tottenham are understood to have made a small loss of £5.2m on Veliz, as Bahia have reportedly paid £7.8m to bring him back to South America permanently. The 22-year-old leaves Tottenham having failed to make a single senior start for the club.

As of 27 Jun 2026, Tottenham Hotspur are 17th in the Premier League, with 41 points from 38 games, and a recent form of WLDWW. They have scored 48 goals and conceded 57, with a goal difference of -9. The club are 44 points behind leaders Arsenal.

CategoryValue
League standing17th
Points41
Recent formWLDWW
Goals scored48
Goals conceded57
Goal difference-9