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“Typical Spurs”, “It’s rubbish” – Some Tottenham fans upset over star man’s contract extension

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Tottenham boss Mauricio Pochettino confirmed that the club would exercise a one-year extension clause in Toby Alderweireld’s contract. The Belgian has been a rock in our defence this season but his contract was set to expire at the end of the season.

The extension means the Belgian will be a Tottenham player until 2020 but now has a release clause of just £25m (h/t Independent).

The manager was asked about taking up the option and said (h/t Independent):

”Yes, for sure. It is obvious. It is the same situation as Jan [Vertonghen].”

The report adds that Manchester United were interested in the 29-year-old in the summer but could not finalise a deal. Alderweireld is one of the best defenders in the world but this decision did leave some Spurs fans questioning the management.

Toby could leave us on the cheap, which is not at all acceptable. A player of Alderweireld’s quality has to be kept hold of by the management given that we’re in the midst of a big transition and this decision comes out as a shocker really.

This news got many fans upset on Twitter and here’s how they reacted.

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