Alejo Véliz Leaves Tottenham, Joins Esporte Clube Bahia in Brazil

Alejo Véliz officially left Tottenham to join Esporte Clube Bahia, a club that competes in the Brazilian Premier League. Spurs have confirmed via an official statement that they have reached an agreement for the transfer of the 22-year-old Argentinian striker. According to a report from Sky Sports in the UK, the transfer value is estimated at just under 9 million euros.

Véliz joined Tottenham in 2023 from Rosario Central, but only appeared in eight games, scoring once in the Premier League before being loaned to Sevilla, Espanyol and returning to Rosario Central. In Tottenham's official statement, they said: "We have reached agreement with Bahia for the transfer of Alejo Véliz, who will join the Brazilian club on July 1. Striker Alejo joined us from Rosario Central - a club in his native Argentina - in the summer of 2023 and has made eight appearances for our first team, scoring once in the Premier League against Brighton & Hove Albion in December last year. After that, he spent loan spells in Spain with Sevilla and Espanyol, before returning to Rosario on loan in July for the 2025/26 season. Alejo is now ready to pursue a career in the Brazilian League on a permanent basis – we wish him all the best for his future.”