'Future Ballon D'Or winner' - Tottenham fans reacts to major Marcus Edwards news

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29 Jul 2017, 11:02 am

By Harry Sykes

Marcus Edwards has agreed the terms of a new Tottenham contract - and fans have taken to Twitter to express their delight.

Spurs announced on their official Twitter account on Saturday afternoon that playmaker Edwards, 18, has committed to a three-year deal that runs until 2020.

We are delighted to announce that Marcus Edwards has signed a new contract with the Club until 2020. #COYS pic.twitter.com/xt9PBQI0uz
— Tottenham Hotspur (@SpursOfficial) July 29, 2017

The deal reflects the progress the highly-rated left-footer has made during his progression through the Spurs youth ranks.

He has made only one first-team appearance - in the League Cup last September - but has made a big impression with supporters due to his dribbling ability and technical quality in performances for the Under-18s and Under-23s.

The Tottenham faithful are delighted he has been tied down to a new deal and praised the club for putting their faith in a player destined for the top.

Here is a selection of their messages on Twitter:

Is it really a Spurs contract signing if we don't have a pic of Poch with his arm around him
— Jake. (@YedIin) July 29, 2017

BETTER THAN NEYMAR
— G0Spurs (@G0Spurs) July 29, 2017

This counts as a signing.
— Nathan (@NathanAClark) July 29, 2017

Edwards has been praised for first-team manager Mauricio Pochettino but his progress stalled last season due to injury and illness, including a three-month spell on the sidelines with an ankle problem.

In other Tottenham news, Spurs are firmly in the driving seat to sign a creative spark for a bargain price and Pochettino wants the deal done.

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