‘IT’S CRAZY’: BRENNAN JOHNSON SHARES WHAT DAVID BECKHAM TOLD HIM AFTER TOTTENHAM TRANSFER
After making his deadline-day move, Brennan Johnson, a star player for Tottenham Hotspur, spoke candidly about the message he received from David Beckham.
After leaving Nottingham Forest for Tottenham Hotspur, David Beckham wrote Brendan Johnson a note of support.
Spurs signed Johnson on deadline day for a reported £47.5 million, despite arriving late in the process.
While Johnson’s best game in a Spurs uniform has yet to be witnessed, his performance against Crystal Palace the previous game was really encouraging.
After breaking into the area and cutting back for a tap-in, Johnson provided an assist for Son Heung-min in the 2-1 victory at Selhurst Park.
Brennan Johnson shared David Beckham message
Since he grew up playing alongside Brennan’s father, former Ipswich Town and Nottingham Forest striker David Johnson, Johnson will look to use that assist as a springboard at Tottenham and will have Beckham’s support throughout. Johnson has now revealed to The Mirror (05/11, p63) that he did receive a message from Beckham after securing his move to Spurs. The Welsh international claims Beckham messaged him wishing him luck in North London – not far from Beckham’s old stomping ground having grown up in Chingford.
Johnson continued, calling Beckham’s message “crazy” and said that, considering his prominence in the sport, he is “disbelieving” to have received it.
Johnson remarked, “He just wished me the best at Tottenham.” It’s insane, of course, coming from a player like that. For me, it’s disbelief. I’m not saying that we should be best friends. They used to play together, and he is my dad’s age.
“He’s already sent me a couple other lovely messages—after meeting with Forest, after agreeing to a new deal, or anything. He did something incredibly kind, and I wouldn’t take it for granted,” he continued.
My view: Johnson has a chance to nail down Tottenham role
This season, Son Heung-min has shifted from his left-wing position to a more central one, moving up front.
Although Richarlison is now functioning on the left, it’s safe to say that he hasn’t truly established himself there.
Manor Solomon played on the left side early in the season, but an injury has kept him out of action.
Ivan Perisic, who had been contributing off the bench earlier in the season, is likewise in this category.
Johnson’s comeback could be crucial because Ange Postecoglou isn’t exactly flush with options down that side at the moment.
As a result, Johnson has a great opportunity to establish himself as Tottenham’s starting left wing player, providing pace and a genuine goal threat.
Johnson needs to maintain his fitness in order to eventually contribute in the closing minutes, but we anticipate seeing a lot more of him in a Spurs uniform very soon.
