
Ian Wright Reveals Eberechi Eze to Tottenham Was a Done Deal: âFamily Think God Intervenedâ
Arsenal legend Ian Wright has sensationally claimed that Eberechi Ezeâs proposed move to Tottenham Hotspur was once virtually sealedâuntil fate, or divine intervention as his family believes, changed the course of his career.
Speaking on his podcast, Wright shared incredible details about how close Eze was to joining Spurs before the deal collapsed. According to Wright, the former Queens Park Rangers star had agreed personal terms, and Tottenham had everything in place to secure his signature. At that point, few would have predicted Ezeâs journey would instead lead him to Crystal Palace, where he has blossomed into one of the Premier Leagueâs most exciting attacking midfielders.
âEze was gone. He was 100% going to Spurs. Everything was ready,â Wright explained. âBut it fell apart at the last minute. His family honestly believe God stepped in. They told me, âIf that deal had happened, he wouldnât be where he is now.ââ
The reason for the collapse remains a mystery, though Wright hinted that last-minute hesitation from Tottenham hierarchy and circumstances beyond Ezeâs control played a role. âSometimes in football, these things happen for a reason. Spurs were interested for a long time, but it didnât feel right in the end. Look at him nowâheâs thriving,â Wright added.
Eze eventually joined Crystal Palace in the summer of 2020 for around ÂŁ17 million, a move that has since proven transformative for both player and club. The England international has become a talisman at Selhurst Park, dazzling fans with his creativity, dribbling ability, and composure in front of goal. His performances even earned him a place in Englandâs Euro 2024 squad, cementing his status as one of the Premier Leagueâs brightest talents.
For Spurs, missing out on Eze remains a major what-if moment. With the club often criticized for lacking creative spark in recent years, Eze could have been the game-changer they needed. Instead, Palace have reaped the rewards of a player who, according to Wright, was destined for a different path.
âHis story is amazing,â Wright concluded. âWhen you hear his family say, âGod intervened,â you canât argue with what heâs doing now. Sometimes destiny has the final say.â
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