Tottenham midfielder signs new contract as Premier League make announcement
Tottenham are set for a busy summer ahead once they finalise who replaces Ange Postecoglou post his recent sacking.
Thomas Frank is understood to become the next Spurs manager, with the club needing to pay Brentford compensation in order to hire him.
He’s aware that it’s going to be a busy summer as he will need to prepare the side for a campaign that includes the Champions League.
Rio Kyerematen signs new Spurs contract
Lilywhite Rose claimed back in May that Rio Kyerematen has put pen to paper on a new long-term deal at Spurs.
While there was no official confirmation from the club, the Premier League published the retained list for all the clubs ahead of the 2025/26 season.
| Club | Appearances | Goals | Assists |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spurs Under-23 | 45 | 4 | 8 |
| Spurs Under-18 | 44 | 12 | 11 |
Kyerematen’s contract was set to expire on 30 June, so if he had not signed a new contract, he would not have been mentioned on the list.
The 19-year-old could be loaned out next season, which will be the first time for him as he gets ready for first-team football.
He is also capable of playing as a full-back.
Tottenham fans should be excited by Kyerematen’s potential
The teenager is a rising star in Tottenham’s academy, generating buzz among fans for his immense potential to become a first-team player.
Since joining Spurs at age eight, Kyerematen has progressed through the youth ranks, showcasing versatility, technical ability and a knack for crucial goals.
His standout performances include a brace in the 2023 Under-18 Premier League Cup final, securing a 3-1 victory over Aston Villa and a thunderbolt strike voted Tottenham’s November 2023 Goal of the Month.
With 23 appearances, seven goals, and four assists in the Under-18 Premier League, plus recent experience at left-back for the Under-21s, his adaptability is evident.
An England U-17 international, Kyerematen’s composure and modern midfield play style draw comparisons to dynamic Premier League stars.
Tottenham fans should be excited because his work rate, goal-scoring instinct and positional flexibility align with the high-pressing system seen at the first team in recent seasons.
Continued development could see him debut in the next year or two, potentially filling midfield or full-back roles, making him a homegrown talent to watch.
His trajectory suggests he could become a first-team player in a few years, thrilling supporters with his journey from academy to first-team stardom.