ANGE Postecoglou is keen to reunite with Celtic midfielder Reo Hatate after the Aussie made the move down south last week. [Daily Mail]
The 25-year-old midfielder was instrumental in Celtic’s treble clinch, and fans knew it would only be a matter of time before a Premier League club came calling.
However, the potential move for the 25-year-old Japanese international is not without its complications, with work permit issues potentially standing in the way.
His technical skills, vision, and ability to control the game from the heart of the pitch have made him a standout player in the Scottish Premiership. However, the move to bring him to North London is not as straightforward as it might seem.
The primary concern for Tottenham is whether Hatate would qualify for a work permit to play in the English Premier League.
The UK’s post-Brexit rules for footballers from overseas have tightened, making it more challenging for players from certain countries to secure a work permit.
The criteria for eligibility are based on the FIFA rankings of the player’s national team, the number of international appearances the player has made, and the quality of the selling club’s domestic league, among other factors.
Hatate’s mere 45 minutes for his country certainly doesn’t work in his favour and could rule a move to England out.
