The NFL have just made a huge announcement about their future plans, and the development could come as a big boost to Tottenham.
Tottenham Hotspur Stadium is the home of NFL in the UK
The Tottenham Hotspur Stadium was designed with the idea of being the home of the NFL in the UK, and that is exactly what the venue has become.
The stadium, which is designed with a retractable pitch, hosts two NFL games every season and that is set to continue for the foreseeable future.
The NFL has now made a big announcement about its expansion and Tottenham could be perfectly placed to take advantage.
Could Tottenham’s stadium host more NFL matches?
Roger Goodell, the commissioner of the NFL, revealed recently that the competition is planning to take eight more matches overseas, taking the total number in the International Series to 16.
Football finance expert Kieran Maguire says that Spurs may be huge beneficiaries, with the club’s coffers set to be boosted significantly if the venue is allowed to host more matches.
Maguire told TBR Football: “As far as Spurs are concerned, they are the NFL’s first choice. They have a state-of-the-art stadium that they future-proofed when they designed it. It has been created to empty the wallets of fans.
And don’t forget, NFL fans are used to paying premium prices. I imagine Spurs will be in consideration. I think this will be a major beneficiary, especially combined with the council’s decision to increase the number of events they are allowed to hold.
“Spurs are looking for the most lucrative options to fill those slots and the NFL is clearly one. Spurs are in prime position to take advantage of the NFL expansion.”
Daniel Levy’s NFL dream
The NFL’s decision to expand their International Series will undoubtedly delight Levy and the Tottenham hierarchy.
The Spurs chairman‘s ultimate dream might be to have an NFL franchise in London which is based in the Spurs’ 62,850-capacity venue. Levy will see the NFL’s latest step as a move in that direction.
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Tottenham centre-back Radu Dragusin has recently been linked to transfer rumours suggesting a potential return to Serie A, with Napoli reportedly showing interest.
Former Spurs goalkeeper Paul Robinson, however, believes these reports could be driven by the player’s agent, potentially using media speculation to generate interest or leverage.
Dragusin joined Tottenham in January for a transfer fee of €25 million, becoming the most expensive Romanian footballer.
Despite the initial excitement surrounding his arrival, he has struggled to secure consistent playing time and deliver standout performances, raising questions about his long-term prospects at the club.
Paul Robinson blames Radu Dragusin’s agent amid links of a move away
Robinson, speaking to Tottenham News, suggested that agents often utilise media channels to spark transfer stories, which can quickly gain momentum and amplify in the press.
He noted that it takes little to ignite such speculation, which can then spread across various outlets, lending confidence to potential moves.
However, Robinson expressed doubt that Spurs would consider letting Dragusin go in the January window, either on a permanent basis or as a loan.
He highlighted that the Lilywhites see potential in the 22-year-old and are likely to retain him as they believe he could still make a meaningful impact.
Robinson said:
“Agents do that, players do that. They can get noises out there via various means, and now with the number of media outlets, it only takes one story for you to plant an acorn and soon you’ve got an oak tree.
“I don’t think Tottenham do any deals for Dragusin in January, loan or permanent. He’s only just signed and Spurs fans haven’t seen the best of him yet. He will get a run of games with Romero and van de Ven’s injury and disciplinary records.
“He’ll be frustrated with the lack of game time but there is no way that Spurs will let him go in January.”
With established centre-backs Cristian Romero and Micky van de Ven dealing with injuries and potential suspensions this season, Dragusin may find more opportunities to step up as manager Ange Postecoglou navigates a demanding schedule.
While he has only made three Premier League starts, Dragusin has been involved in Europa League and Carabao Cup matches, indicating that Postecoglou views him as a valuable asset in development. (Transfermarkt)
Despite limited minutes and the competition for spots, Spurs’ commitment to nurturing Dragusin suggests they see him as part of their future plans.
This focus on long-term integration makes a mid-season departure unlikely as the club looks to leverage his potential amid a challenging season.
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