The Spanish media have been raving about the performance of Johnny Cardoso as he scored a key goal in Real Betis’ win over Sevilla.
The US international netted the equaliser for Betis who went on to win an intense Seville derby and which moved them into the European spots.
Johnny Cardoso and his teammates are flying right now having won six league games in a row, including against Real Madrid, currently sixth in the table and still in the Europa Conference League.
The 23-year-old has been a key player for them this season and his performance against Sevilla should excite Tottenham Hotspur fans about their potential signing.
Johnny Cardoso helps Real Betis win the Seville derby
Tottenham have a £20.7 million option to buy Johnny Cardoso in the summer and that now looks like it could be a steal considering some of his performances this campaign.
The midfielder was once again superb for the Spanish side, and this time helped them win their crucial derby match against Sevilla.
The Spanish media have been going crazy over Cardoso’s performance versus Sevilla, and their reviews highlight just how talented the 23-year-old is.
ElDemarque gave him a 9/10 and claimed: “Omnipresent. Omnipotent. He’s become a complete midfielder. An all-rounder. Active in pressing after losing possession, always well positioned, correcting his teammates’ mistakes, makes interceptions and judicious when it comes to joining the attack. If he also scores… In the end, £21m won’t be enough.”
There was another 9/10 rating from Estadio Deportivo, who said: “The midfielder played a very complete game. He was brilliant defensively, blocking several dangerous balls and scoring a goal. Real Betis’ best player. The sheriff of the Seville derby.”
Meanwhile, Diario de Sevilla wrote: “A very good game. He’s capable of attacking, and he showed it with the great volley he fired in to tie the game.”
The Betisweb named Cardoso as their Man of the Match: “Sevilla is green and white thanks to everyone who played this amazing match today, but today the derby is green and white thanks to Johnny Cardoso. The United States international not only put on a brilliant display against their arch rival, but he also had the nerve to score a volley to tie the game, which had been tinged with green and white from the start.”
£21 million for Johnny Cardoso is a no-brainer for Tottenham
Paying the £21 million for Cardoso in the summer looks to be a no-brainer decision for Tottenham considering some of his performances this term.
TBR Football reported earlier this month that Cardoso is keen to join Spurs and the North London club have until July 10 to complete the deal.
Cardoso was also brilliant against Real Madrid at the start of the month and the US international looks like he could be the perfect replacement for Yves Bissouma, whose future is in doubt.
