Fri 20 July 2018, 17:24
Tottenham HotspurThe future is looking bright for Erik Lamela, who is fit, happy and has just signed a new deal to stay at the Club until 2022.
The all-action attacking midfielder, 26, returned to action after a lengthy injury lay-off in November and featured in 33 of our 35 matches in all competitions after that.
He finished the season in style by inspiring our comeback from 3-1 down to beat Leicester City 5-4 to secure third place in the Premier League.
A Spur since the summer of 2013, Erik is looking forward to adding to his 154 appearances in all competitions.
“I’m very happy to extend my contract at this Club,” said Erik, capped 23 times by Argentina.
“It’s exciting to be playing for Spurs for four more years. I’m very happy to be here and ready to play for this team.
“I love this Club so much, I’m very happy here. Also, with my team-mates, we have really good relations so I’m happy to stay here for four more years.
Erik's 17/18
- Erik returned to action after a 13-month lay-off at Leicester on 28 November
- After his return, Erik featured in our remaining 25 Premier League matches
- In fact, he played in 33 of our 35 matches in all competitions from November
- He finished with a flourish, inspiring our comeback from 3-1 down to beat Leicester 5-4 and secure third place
“It’s difficult to be injured, especially for a long time, but I never gave up. Everything is in the past now.
"To be strong mentally helped me a lot and now I’m ready to play and to enjoy.
“I’m training hard every day to be ready for the first game. Hopefully I stay like this, injury-free, for the whole season. I’m very confident this season will be good for me and for the team as well.
“Year by year I keep going, I keep doing my best for the shirt and now again I’m here and excited to play for Spurs.”
As for his target for 2018/19, Erik added: “I want to be scoring goals, playing well, fighting for the team, everything I can do I will do.
"I’m sure the team will be good next season.”
