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How Twitter reacted to Kyle Walker-Peters signing a new contract with Tottenham
After making his first Premier League appearance of the season, Kyle Walker-Peters has signed a new contract with Tottenham, committing to the club until 2020, as announced on their .
After signing a new deal, Walker-Peters, as reported by , said: “Buzzing to sign a new contract with Spurs, can’t wait to see what the future holds”.
The youngster only made his debut two weeks ago, yet, following a Man of the Match performance in the 2-0 win against Newcastle, Walker-Peters has been rewarded for his display.
However, his new deal doesn’t just come for making a senior appearance. The 20-year-old has had a stellar summer, playing a key part in England Under-20’s World Cup triumph in June.
His form for his country meant it was only a matter of time until Walker-Peters got his first-team opportunity. With Kyle Walker joining Manchester City and Kieran Trippier injured, his chance to shine came against Newcastle in Spurs’ season opener.
The Englishman certainly took his opportunity with a tidy performance, creating one key opportunity for his side whilst maintaining a 91% pass accuracy.
His defensive work was also just as impressive. Walker-Peters completed four defensive actions, clearing the ball three times and intercepting once. In what was a tight affair at St. James Park. His solid performance helped his side massively.
Following news of his new contract, social media has been buzzing with reaction. Here is what users on Twitter had to say:
Many were delighted Walker-Peters had committed his future to the club…
Good news that Kyle Walker-Peters-Upgrade has signed a new deal 😁
— Daniel (@ChilversDaniel)
http://twitter.com/MaddaDan/status/900300398925369344
Friendship ended with Kyle Walker. Now Kyle Walker-Peters is my best friend.
— Sam (@Soliuss)
more often from now on. Kyle Walker-Peters he's one of our own COYS
— Paul Kinge (@paulodeyidoo)
✍️ Kyle Walker-Peters has signed a new contract at Spurs, keeping him at the club until 2020.
T A L E N T
— The Sportsman (@TheSportsman)
Delighted to see Kyle Walker-Peters sign a new contract. He certainly deserves it. The future is bright. 🙌💙
— Kerry 💙⚽️ (@KerryCOYS)
http://twitter.com/mrjoshuadoyle/status/900275661994168320
Kyle Walker-Peters signing a new contract hopefully means he gets loaned out. May be good in the future but we need a new right back now
— Harry C (@HazSpur92)
Yet, a few felt his new deal had come too soon…
Walker-Peters plays two games and gets improved terms. What is football anymore. Make um earn it!!!
— Ste Morris (@StemboatSociety)
http://twitter.com/SunBets/status/900279049863430144
Others felt the youngster will eventually outgrow Spurs’ tight wage structure…
http://twitter.com/LaptopManager_/status/900299050687320064
Kyle Walker-Peters signs a new deal,so in June he'll be complaining he's not on enough money and wants to leave.That's how this works right?
— Tom Wrynne (@TomWrynne)
Whilst, finally, these users felt a move to Manchester City was inevitable…
Until he leaves for Man City in 2024 and gets replaced by Kyle Walker-Peters-Jones
— What TK Typed (@TkNotMaxx)
When they sell him for 50m and a kyle walker peters- smith comes from nowhere
— Tom Hope (@tomhope09)