Tottenham Hotspur have announced a strategic partnership with
Brazilian club Sport Club Internacional.
The Premier League outfit confirmed the news on their official
website and chairman Daniel Levy was excited at the prospects of
the link.
"As we look to take the club forward it will be increasingly
important that we are able to track and develop emerging talented
players," he said.
"This co-operation between our two clubs, which will see an
exchange of coaching methodologies as well as exchange visits,
means that we shall be able to effect the placement and development
of players from Brazil and South America with both ourselves or
other European Leagues.
"It is an exciting partnership and opportunity for us and we
look forward to working with Inter."
The Brazilian club share Levy's optimism over the link-up with
their chairman stating, "This strategic partnership between two
globally renowned clubs is an innovation in Brazilian football and
will result not only in the exchange of youth players, but also in
a comprehensive development of the Porto Alegre-based club by
sharing expertise in areas such as marketing, promotions, trade
opportunities, media and public relations."
Internacional have brought through a string of South
American talents with Alexandre Pato, Nilmar, Fabio
Rochemback, Lucio, Daniel Carvalho, Luis Adriano and Rodrigo
Possebon all having spent time at the club.
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