Genoa CEO Blazquez has expressed his wish to keep Djed Spence at the club following a successful loan spell. Speaking to Telenord, Blazquez stated, “I’d be happy to keep Djed Spence at the club, he was doing great here on loan… but it doesn’t depend on us.”
Spence’s Future Uncertain
Blazquez highlighted that Spence himself would be content to remain with Genoa. However, he acknowledged the financial power of Tottenham, saying, “Spence would be happy to stay at Genoa. But Tottenham are a rich club.”
Background on Spence’s Loan
Djed Spence, a 23-year-old right-back, joined Genoa on loan from Tottenham in January 2024. His performances have evidently impressed the Genoa management, leading to discussions about a potential permanent transfer.
Previous Developments
Recent reports have indicated ongoing negotiations between the two clubs:
- 2024-06-07: Genoa Close to Sealing Permanent Deal for Djed Spence
- 2024-06-04: Tottenham in Talks for Djed Spence’s Permanent Move to Genoa
- 2024-06-03: Genoa Seeks Permanent Deal for Tottenham’s Djed Spence
The outcome of these discussions remains to be seen, with Spence’s future hanging in the balance.