Tottenham Hotspur centre-back Toby Alderweireld has been linked with a move away from White Hart Lane.
Spurs centre-back Alderweireld has a clause in his contract meaning that he is available for £25 million this summer, the Guardian reports.
It was widely expected that Alderweireld would leave Tottenham in the coming weeks, as he has such a small release clause.
However, the defender has suggested that he will be a Spurs player again next term.
“I still have a contract – so I’ll be there. After a few weeks of vacation, I’ll have the freshness and the desire to start the season again at Tottenham,” Alderweireld said.
Alderweireld’s comments come as a major boost for Tottenham, as there is a lot of uncertainty around some of their key players at the moment.
Christian Eriksen could be set to leave this summer, and he will be hard enough to replace on his own.
It remains to be see whether a club will activate Alderweireld’s release clause, which could turn the Spurs defender’s head.
But, as things stand, Tottenham fans will surely be encouraged by Alderweireld’s assurances that he will still be playing for Pochettino’s side next term.
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