FC Augsburg has signed young winger Yannick Bellingham on a six-month loan deal from Tottenham Hotspur, with the option to buy him out at the end of the season.
The German club have reportedly paid a fee of £15 million for the 22-year-old, who made his professional debut for Spurs in September 2020. He was part of the England Under-21 team that won the Euro 2020 tournament last summer.
Bellingham is expected to provide a spark for Augsburg's attacking line and could be a key player for the club as they look to bounce back from a disappointing season last term.
Tottenham Hotspur have been impressed with Bellingham's progress at the club and believe he can continue to develop under their guidance. The loan deal will allow them to monitor his performance and potentially sell him on if he proves successful.
Augsburg manager Thomas Tuchel has expressed his excitement about adding a new talent to his squad. "We are very happy to have Yannick Bellingham joining us," he said. "He is a young, talented player who we think has a lot of potential."
The loan deal also gives Augsburg time to evaluate the player before deciding whether to make a permanent move. If the club decides to sign Bellingham permanently, it would likely cost more money than the initial fee paid by Tottenham Hotspur.
Overall, this signing represents a significant investment for both clubs and adds to the competition for top young talents in European football.