Ange Postecoglou: Dominic Solanke has exceeded expectations – with more to come
Ange Postecoglou: Dominic Solanke has exceeded expectations – with more to come
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Ange Postecoglou has lavished praise on Tottenham forward Dominic Solanke for exceeding his expectations, but does feel more is to come from the £65million signing. Solanke was linked with a move to Arsenal during 2024 but joined Spurs in August and has scored 11 times for his new club.
The ex-Bournemouth striker has also provided six assists and quickly become an integral figure, especially during an injury-ravaged period where his contributions have kept Postecoglou’s men on track for cup success despite inconsistent Premier League form.
While Solanke’s big-money move has paid off ahead of Wednesday’s north London derby at the Emirates, Arsenal have squandered chances in recent fixtures with forward Kai Havertz particularly under-fire after recent displays. “I don’t know who else was in for him. I’m just glad we got him. In terms of outlay, if you’re trying to sign a striker with proven pedigree these days, it’s pretty hard not to spend,” Postecoglou said.
“Nothing is a sure thing, but I really thought he was a real safe bet for us. We knew what we were getting. “We were getting a proven Premier League striker who was going to fit into our style of play, which is the most important thing, but even in terms of what I was hoping for, he’s exceeded that in my mind.
