Mourinho keen on Eriksen and Vertonghen signing extensions at Tottenham
Jose Mourinho wants Tottenham duo Christian Eriksen and Jan Vertonghen to follow Toby Alderweireld in committing their future to the club. (h/t Mirror)
All three of the players were set to see their contracts expire at the end of the season. With Alderweireld extending his contract until 2023, Mourinho hopes that Eriksen and Vertonghen will follow suit.
Professing his happiness at Alderweireld’s extension Mourinho praised the player for his commitment to the club. (h/t Mirror)
“Toby’s statement for me was beautiful, simple: ‘I couldn’t be happier in another place.'”
Mourinho must rebuild the Spurs team for next season. His task will be made easier if seasoned fan favourites Eriksen and Vertonghen commit to the cause.
When asked about Eriksen, Mourinho expressed at his desire to see the Danish playmaker stay.
“The only thing I will tell you about Christian is that I would like him to sign a new contract.”
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Vertonghen and Eriksen have been key players for Spurs under Mauricio Pocchettino and have ensured that Tottenham regularly qualified for the Champions League.
Mourinho would need the duo to continue this way in the coming years, as Spurs aim to land their first trophy since their League Cup triumph in 2008.
