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How Tottenham Scout quit in shame after £65M transfer blunder

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How Tottenham Scout quit in shame after £65M transfer blunder

Tottenham Hotspur has been no stranger to big transfer market moves, with their latest jaw-dropper being the £65 million signing of Dominic Solanke. However, behind the scenes, a massive blunder led to a Tottenham scout resigning in disgrace after a shocking on-air slip-up.

Jeff Vetere, a former Real Madrid and Newcastle United scout, revealed an inside scoop on a target Tottenham had set their sights on—Nacional’s rising star goalkeeper, Kevin Mier. During a live interview with Colombian station Win Sports TV, Vetere casually discussed how Mier had caught Tottenham’s eye, a major breach of confidentiality that left Spurs fuming.

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“I see a goalkeeper who could easily make it in Europe,” Vetere said, praising Mier’s talent, unaware of the backlash about to unfold. His comments ignited fury among Tottenham’s board, who viewed the slip-up as highly unprofessional. Vetere’s fate was sealed as he was called in for a contract review, but before it could even be finalized, he preemptively resigned. Sources suggest his controversial presence at the club was already ruffling feathers, making his departure all but inevitable.

The whole saga left Tottenham fans and officials stunned, proving that in the high-stakes world of football, one misplaced word can cost you your job.

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