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title: "Tottenham Hotspur: Media hail Spurs following ‘brilliant’ Oliver Skipp news"
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author: "Daniel Clubbe"
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published: "2022-04-22T11:40:26Z"
modified: "2022-04-22T11:40:26Z"
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# Tottenham Hotspur: Media hail Spurs following ‘brilliant’ Oliver Skipp news

**Numerous members of the media have shared their jubilation after Tottenham Hotspur [officially announced](https://www.tottenhamhotspur.com/news/2022/april/new-contract-for-skipp/) a new contract for Oliver Skipp.**

### The lowdown: A breakthrough year

The 21-year-old midfielder has enjoyed a rapid rise to prominence at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium this season and has been sorely missed whilst sidelined with an ongoing groin issue.

Having made a first-team debut in the Carabao Cup against West Ham in 2018, Skipp spent the 2020/21 campaign [on loan at Norwich City](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/oliver-skipp/leistungsdaten/spieler/406638/plus/0?saison=2020) and helped the East Anglian outfit earn immediate promotion back to the Premier League.

The Spurs academy graduate returned to north London and has since made [18 appearances](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/oliver-skipp/leistungsdatendetails/spieler/406638/saison/2021/wettbewerb/GB1/verein/148) for the Lilywhites in the top flight, becoming a [favourite](https://tothelaneandback.com/2022/04/22/antonio-conte-shares-his-delight-at-oliver-skipp-penning-new-tottenham-contract/) of Antonio Conte in the process.

[Tottenham latest developments!](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/web-stories/tottenham-latest-news-copy/)

### The latest: Media react to contract development

Here’s what some reputable Tottenham journalists had to say after developments broke on the youngster’s new deal, posting a plethora of takes on this exciting announcement.

“Brilliant news.” – **Rob Guest,** **Tottenham reporter for Football.London ([Twitter](https://twitter.com/RobGuesty/status/1516812819961978881)).**

“I’m Skipping with joy.” – **Oli Gamp, Tottenham correspondent for the Daily Mail ([Twitter](https://twitter.com/oligamp/status/1516812578118414337)).**

“Nice one Skipp… brilliant. #OneOfOurOwn” – **Lee McQueen, Tottenham personality and writer for LastWordOnSpurs ([Twitter](https://twitter.com/LeeMcQueen/status/1516809287481401346)).**

“Great news.” – **Alasdair Gold, Tottenham correspondent for Football.London ([Twitter](https://twitter.com/alasdairgold/status/1516821490087473156?s=21&t=9KyOwoNWFo8DT4p_z9n63g)).**

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### The verdict: Superb news

Tying down the talented England Under-21 international [until 2027](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/oliver-skipp/profil/spieler/406638) is a huge boost to the club as Conte attempts to build a side capable of challenging at the highest echelon once again.

The Italian boss described Skipp as a [‘very important’](https://www.standard.co.uk/sport/football/antonio-conte-oliver-skipp-tottenham-b969759.html) member of the Spurs’ side following a 2-0 victory over Brentford in which the energetic Englishman provided two key passes, made one interception and completed one clearance ([Sofascore](https://www.sofascore.com/brentford-tottenham-hotspur/Isab)).

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The [28-cap](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/oliver-skipp/nationalmannschaft/spieler/406638/verein_id/9565) youth international will now be desperate to get back to full fitness and prove that the reaction to this news is justified.

***In other news: ‘That’s for sure’ – Sky Sports reporter now backs big transfer news out of Tottenham, find out more [here.](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/tottenham-hotspur-news/spurs-transfer-news-michael-bridge-sky-sports-givemesport-eriksen-latest-thfc-gossip/)***