Gary Lineker makes prediction about James Maddison at Tottenham
Former Tottenham Hotspur star Gary Lineker has offered his thoughts on the club’s newest recruit, and predicts James Maddison will be a success after his move from Leicester City.
Now a pundit, Lineker is constantly watching the game and it’s safe to say he knows a thing or two about what makes a good footballer.
Having played for both Leicester City and Tottenham, Lineker has already walked the same path as Spurs new boy James Maddison.
James Maddison poses as he signs for Tottenham Hotspur at Tottenham Hotspur Training Centre on June 28, 2023 in Enfield, England. (Photo by Tottenham Hotspur FC/Tottenham Hotspur FC via Getty Images)
Maddison has been outstanding for the Foxes over the last couple of seasons, but was unable to save them from relegation last term.
It was abundantly clear that he would be leaving the club and remaining in the Premier League rather than playing in the Championship.
And Tottenham, who had made the 26-year-old a priority target this summer (Telegraph), wasted little time in offering Maddison a top-flight return.
After agreeing personal terms earlier this week, Maddison was officially announced as a Tottenham player on Wednesday evening.
The North London club are believed to have paid around £40m for the England international (Guardian).
Lineker has high hopes for Maddison at Spurs
Maddison brings to an end a five-year spell with Leicester, during which time he racked up 203 appearances for the club, scoring 55 goals and adding 41 assists (Transfermarkt). He also won the FA Cup and the Community Shield.
After tweeting his farewell to Leicester this week, Maddison got a reply from Foxes legend Lineker, who said: “You’ve been brilliant for Leicester City and you’ll be great for Spurs. Thank you and good luck.”
You’ve been brilliant for @LCFC and you’ll be great for @SpursOfficial. Thank you and good luck. https://t.co/xGX7TvIF1g
— Gary Lineker (@GaryLineker) June 29, 2023
Spurs Web Opinion
I don’t want to hype him up too much and jinx it, but I have a good feeling about James Maddison and what he can bring to this Spurs team.
He’s the kind of player we have been missing for a long time; a player who can change a game in an instant with a touch of genius.
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