Transfer News: Toby Alderweireld asks to leave Tottenham
According to transfer news from The Athletic (subscription required), Tottenham star Toby Alderweireld has asked to leave the club. The Belgian defender is wanted by Royal Antwerp and a return to Ajax is also possible.
Spurs endured one of their worst seasons in recent times. The club failed to kick on under Jose Mourinho and finished 7th in the league. They also lost the FA Cup final and crashed out of the Europa League. Defensive issues were prominent throughout the season, with several names disappointing the fans.
Alderweireld has been with Tottenham for six years now, having joined from La Liga giants Atletico Madrid. During his time at the club, the Belgian international has grown into a key player for the team, establishing himself as one of the best in the Premier League during his peak years.
Now with a summer of change at the club, the 32-year-old hopes to secure an exit from the club. While Spurs are under no pressure to sell, they are unlikely to stand in the way of a potential transfer. The player has expressed his intention to return to either Royal Antwerp or Ajax.
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Spurs would be wary of selling their best defender given the changes taking place at the club. However, at 32, Alderweireld seems to have lost some of the pace and guile. Now, it will be up to Antwerp or any other side to make a move.
