Tottenham nearly signed Anthony Lozano in 2010, a move the Honduran forward recently described as a significant heartbreak.
Back then, Lozano was with Olimpia in Honduras and was close to a dream transfer to the Premier League.
At just 17, Lozano impressed then-manager Harry Redknapp during a training stint with Spurs’ reserve team.
However, financial disagreements between Tottenham and his Honduran club, Olimpia, derailed the deal.
The young player was left devastated, forced to return to Olimpia without realising his Premier League aspirations.
Speaking to TUDN, Lozano reflected on the failed deal, stating:
“Honestly, yes (it was hard), it wasn’t because of me, but because of the club, Olimpia, I’ve never talked about it… but I went with enthusiasm, I was 17 years old, it was a trial, I was supposedly signed, I did the tests, I had the contract, but when it happened, the person who traveled with me from the club said that the amounts were not the agreed ones.
“I couldn’t stay on the team because of money. I was jumping up and down (with excitement), but when I arrived and the contract wasn’t signed, I left the room almost crying. It wasn’t because of my ability, but more because of financial issues.”
Lozano’s career took him to Spain in 2011, signing with Valencia and then loaned to Alcoyano in Segunda División. After a stint with Valencia’s reserves, he returned to Olimpia.
In 2017, Lozano joined FC Barcelona B, making history as the first Honduran to represent the Catalan club.
His career continued with a move to Girona FC in 2018, where he played in La Liga, and later to Cádiz CF, playing a crucial role in their promotion to the top flight.
Now 31, Lozano is playing for Liga MX side Santos Laguna, continuing his professional journey.
Despite the missed opportunity with Tottenham, he has enjoyed a decent career across various leagues.
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