Frank: Paligna is a comprehensive No. 6 player who can complement Bentancur

Thomas Frank was pleasantly surprised by Palinia's joining and explained that the experienced midfielder would fill a vacant position on the team.

He said: "His abilities are very unique, and there is no six player in our team with all-round ability like him. Bentankur can play this position, but they can complement each other. Saar also has great potential, and we have Bisuma and Berival. Especially when facing a team that is good at counterattacking, it is very important to have a player who won't easily lose or be attracted. His set-piece ability is very critical in both penalty areas and he has enough experience."

"I know the situation of the team, I've watched a lot of game videos, but when you really walk into the team and go with the players. Work, you will have a deeper feeling. I learned that he will be a very good addition. He played in the Premier League for two years and I watched him closely when I was at Brentford. He was very difficult to deal with us, and that is exactly the quality we need. "

Frank was surprised that Tottenham was able to sign Palinia from Bayern: "Yes, I'm a little surprised. Bayern worked for him for two years, but no matter what, we have the opportunity to get him now. Sometimes the transfer market is like this, it's hard to find a suitable No. 6 player, so we're lucky to sign him." "

Palinia is already 30 years old? "Experience doesn't have to be reflected by age. Kudus is already very experienced at the age of 24. We need some players who can play now, and also have enough talent reserves. We need a perfect balance because we have some very talented young players like Archie Grey, Berrival and Saar."

Regarding the loan agreement, Frank said that it is good for all parties: "It's important for us. We need him and his characteristics, but we also have to see how Palinia adapts. The loan plus buyout option always gives us more Flexibility. Whether on loan or permanent transfer, we always consider long-term development, just so that we can adjust in the next year."

Finally, Frank mentioned that the loan agreement also helps the growth of 19-year-old Gray and Berryval: "It's a good point, and that's what I want to say. They are very talented young players, but they still need to grow. Saar has shown that. It's not a matter of age, but a matter of who is ready. Saar is a little ahead of this and we're very happy with him."