Tottenham Hotspur defender Toby Alderweireld says he always wanted to stay at the club.
Tottenham Hotspur defender Toby Alderweireld’s claims he always wanted to stay put at the club have been met with a mixed response.
Alderweireld is back playing as a regular for Tottenham – crucially he has not signed a new contract.
He said: “Everyone was saying everywhere that I absolutely wanted to leave Tottenham.
“That’s not true. This summer, I quickly understood Tottenham wanted to keep me. So, I had to battle to get my place back in the team. To be in the first team again is a victory for me.”
Alderweireld starred in Tottenham’s win over Manchester United and has regained his role as a regular starter after losing it in the second half of last season following his injury.
The Manchester Evening News reported Alderweireld was valued at £55 million by Tottenham.
United did not end up submitting a bid.
Belgian website HLN reported a fortnight ago that Tottenham were planning to re-open contract talks with the defender.
Opinion from Spurs fans is split, with some happy at his comments and others reserving judgement until he signs a new deal.
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