Tottenham complete signing of Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg as midfielder joins from Southampton

Tottenham have completed the signing of midfielder Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg from Southampton.

The 25-year-old joins Jose Mourinho‘s side for a fee of £20million and has signed a five-year deal, as reported by the club’s official website. 

Hojbjerg will wear the No 5 shirt and underwent his medical at the club’s training ground on Monday. 

Tottenham have finalised the signing of midfielder Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg from Southampton

The Denmark international has signed a five-year contract with Tottenham and will wear No 5

The No 5 shirt was vacant following Jan Vertonghen’s recent departure from the club.

Hojbjerg’s Premier League experience is a key asset as he made over 100 appearances in the division during his four years at Southampton. 

A Denmark international who has been capped by his country on 33 occasions, Hojbjerg becomes Tottenham’s first signing of the transfer window.

Hojbjerg underwent his medical at Tottenham’s training ground in Enfield on Monday

Everton were also interested in the 25-year-old, but he was eager to make the switch to Spurs

Hojbjerg commenced his senior career at Bayern Munich, for whom he made 25 appearances. He also had loan spells at Augsburg and Schalke. 

Despite interest from Everton, Hojbjerg, who previously captained Southampton, was eager to make the switch to Tottenham.