10 most expensive signings by Tottenham Hotspur

#2 Erik Lamela – €30 million

Erik Lamela signed for Spurs in the 2013 summer window from Roma for a club-record €30 million. The Argentine showed great promise then as a 21-year old, having scored 15 goals for Roma in 2012-13 season, a very good figure for a winger or an attacking midfielder.

The Argentine’s first season was plagued by injuries and form issues. As a result, he could only garner 1 goal in 9 appearances for the club. The weight of the price tag and the failure of other big money signings did not make the situation any easier as well.

Finally, it took his compatriot Mauricio Pochettino to fully understand the qualities of the ex-Roma winger. Employed a little deeper in the midfield rather than an outward attacking midfielder, Lamela began to shine again and has now fully integrated with the North London club.

And still 24 years of age, one can expect the Argentine to achieve great things at the club.