Crawley Town confirm signing of Tottenham Hotspur defender

Omole, a 22-year-old centre-half, has spent his youth career at Arsenal and Spurs, recording 51 appearances and three goals in the Premier League 2 for their under 23 teams.

Speaking to the club website, he said: “I am here to achieve promotion, I am a ball-playing centre-back and am excited to be a part of this new project at Crawley Town.”

The defender did not take part in today’s pre-season friendly against Queen’s Park Rangers, which finished 3-3. Recap all the action here.

He will start training with the rest of the Crawley first team next week.

According to world-renowned Italian football journalist Fabrizio Romano, Omole turned down numerous other offers before joining Crawley ‘as he believes in the project presented by new owners and management’. Click here to read more.

Speaking the club after the 3-3 draw against QPR, Crawley boss Kevin Betsy said: “Tobi is one of the best under 23 left centre halves in the country.

"He's got great poise on the ball and is really good in possession, with a lovely left foot.

"Fundamentally, he's a defender who wants to defend and wants to compete. He's one of the best aerially for his age in the country.

"The statistics have shown us that.

"We've watched him on numerous occasions. I've played against his teams a few teams in my previous role and I know his quality.

"He’s a good character who will add competition for places.

"He's a good talent and we think he's going to have a good career with us.”

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