€15m wonder kid closely linked with Tottenham move could make Roma debut against Premier League giants on Wednesday
Turkey international star Cengiz Under enjoyed a meteoric rise from total obscurity to setting the Super Lig on fire last season.
The 20-year-old was closely linked with a move to Tottenham over the course of the season.
Basaksehir manager Abdullah Avci revealed that Spurs scouted Under over the last campaign.
Basaksehir manager Abdullah Avci told TRTSpor last month: “Yes, it’s true there is some interest for Cengiz. It’s normal that the clubs like Tottenham and United are showing interest for him because the kid is a good footballer.”
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Fellow Premier League outfit Manchester City came close to signing Under a source close to the player told Turkish-Football.
City sent official to Istanbul for lengthy talks and were planning to loan the youngster to Freiburg next season.
Roma swooped in a fortnight ago with an offer Basaksehir simply could not refuse.
The Italian giants signed Under on a five-year deal for a fee that could rise to €14.9 million including bonuses.
Under became the most expensive Turkish international to leave the Super Lig in the process.
The rising star has travelled to the US and will join the team following their game against PSG tonight.
Roma will face Tottenham in their following game.
In a twist of fortune Under could end up making his debut against the team that were closely linked with signing him prior to his Roma move.
Roma take on Tottenham at the Red Bull Arena in New Jersey on Wednesday July 22.
