Tottenham Hotspur had been keen to sign Willian Jose during the January transfer window, but failed to get a deal done.
Jose was very close to making a move to Spurs last month, and even did his best to force through a switch.
The Brazilian striker pulled out of Sociedad’s team to face Espanyol towards the back end last month, such was his desperation to move to Tottenham.
Jose has now gone on record to say sorry to Sociedad fans, over his behaviour when being linked with Tottenham.
“I saw it as a very good opportunity, to play in the Champions League and the Premier League team and I didn’t get there,” he admitted.
“But I am very happy here.”
Despite Jose’s suggestion that he is still happy at Sociedad, other clubs are now interested in him.
Barcelona are reportedly making a move to sign the 28-year-old, who has a £59 million release clause in his contract.
Spanish sides can sign domestic based players outside of the transfer window.
Barca are actually facing difficulties in bringing him to the Nou Camp, much like Spurs were.
But the Catalan side are interested in him, which means that if Tottenham did return in the summer, they could face increased competition for the forward’s signature.
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