Tottenham Hotspur future ‘Little Sonny’ Pape Sar received many offers this summer
but coach Angie Postecoglu blocked all access from other teams.
Born in 2002, the young Senegalese midfielder is one of Tottenham’s most promising prospects.
Sar, who has been used in the first team since last season
is highly regarded by his teammates and coaches as he has shown remarkable growth in recent years.
His most recent Premier League debut goal against Tottenham led his team to victory.
In the second round of the 2023/24 season Premier League against Manchester United held at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London
England on the 20th, Sarr started and scored the opening goal, leading to a 2-0 victory.
In the 4th minute of the second half
a cross from Dejan Kulusevski, who dug into the right corner of the penalty area
hit the other side and was deflected by Manchester United centre-back Lisandro Martinez.
At this time
Sarr did not miss the refracted cross and shook the net by connecting with a left-footed volley shot.
The goal was Saar’s debut goal for Tottenham and his first goal in the Premier League.
After Sar’s valuable opening goal, Tottenham managed to report their first win of the season by running away with another goal through Martinez’s own goal in the 37th minute of the second half.
After the match, Sarr, who led the team to their first win of the season
received tremendous acclaim.
He showed active participation in offense and defense with a lot of activity until he was substituted for Pierre Emile-Hoivier in the 31st minute of the second half.
On the other hand
the news that the secret to Tottenham’s first win at home this season was the decision of coach Postecoglu drew attention as it was reported.
Ahead of the season, Postecoglu is known to have turned down all loan offers for Sar
who scored the opening goal against Manchester United.
“Director Postecoglu also rated Sar as the best talent and did not want to approve the loan deal,” he said, revealing the background of Sar’s stay at Tottenham this season.
Postecoglu and Tottenham’s decision were correct.
Not only did he perform well against Man United
a prestigious Premier League player, but he also scored a goal on his debut, and Sarr was expected to secure more opportunities 지울프-토토 to play in the future.
“He has incredible energy, but he also has quality in it
Postecoglu said in an interview after the game. It is threatening,” he praised.
Tottenham captain Son Heung-min also praised Sar
the main player in the victory over Manchester United.
Heung-Min Son also contributed to the victory against Man Utd
although he could not raise the attack points, invigorating the attack, including creating 4 chances that day.
Regarding Sar, Son Heung-min praised him, saying
Saar is a little Sonny! Looking at him reminds me of when I joined Tottenham.
“Saar is always smiling with good energy.
He is a happy person who always brings positive energy, so I am happy to be with him.
Everyone was delighted with his debut goal for Tottenham and the Premier League.
That was enough,” he added.
While Son Heung-min recalled his old self after seeing Sar, Sar is also known to follow Son Heung-min, who is 10 years older than him, like an older brother.
Son Heung-min was respected by Sar as he always took good care of Sar.
Sar said in an interview in the past, “Son Heung-min is a really nice and wonderful person.”
“We got along well from the first time we met.
We built a good friendship, and Son Heung-min gave me a lot of help and advice on and off the pitch,
he said.
Thank you very much.
Son Heung-min is one of my favorite people at Tottenham.
told
Sar, who respects and likes Son Heung-min, always sticks close to Son Heung-min.
During the Tottenham summer pre-season, when I met Son Heung-min for the first time in a long time at the Australian camp, the joy exploded and I hugged him and became a hot topic.
Attention is focusing on whether Sar, who is receiving a lot of interest and affection from Tottenham first-team players and coaches
including Son Heung-min, will be able to continue to play an active role and become a regular player in Tottenham’s first team in name and reality.