Tottenham have started to prepare for the future with long- serving centre-back Jan Vertonghen leaving while young defender Japhet Tanganga has penned a new deal to keep him at the club till 2025.
Belgium international Vertonghen, whose contract was extended in June till completion of the present season, has not been used a new long-term deal and will now leave Spurs where he made over 300 appearances.
The 33- year-old tweeted: “So my time at the club concerns an end. An unfortunate day for lots of factors.
” I will miss out on the buddies I have actually made here, the personnel that make the club run, dipping into the fantastic new arena & & obviously you fans.
“Thank you for all the support over the years. You’ve been amazing. We had many unbelievable memories but for now, it’s goodbye.”
Goalkeeper Michel Vorm is also leaving the club after his 1 year deal ended, however 21- year-old Tanganga will not be going anywhere.
The Spurs academy graduate delighted in a development campaign last season and went on to make 11 appearances in overall for Jose Mourinho‘s side.
He made his Premier League debut in a 2-1 defeat at home to Liverpool in January and was a regular prior to a back injury avoided him from betting Spurs since football resumed.
It was Tanganga’s development which saw Vertonghen’s playing time lowered, with the Londoner able to play throughout the back 4 and utilized at left-back by Mourinho.
✍ We are thrilled to reveal that @JTanganga99 has signed a new contract with the Club which will run till2025 #THFC ⚪ #COYS
— Tottenham Hotspur (@SpursOfficial) July 27, 2020
Vertonghen made his last appearance for Tottenham as a late substitute in the 3-1 win at Newcastle while his winning goal at Molineux in November went on to be definitive in the fight for a Europa League spot with Stimulates ending up above Wolves on goal distinction.
Mourinho informed Spurs TELEVISION: “Playing, not playing, being on the bench, remaining in the starting line up, he was the exact same Jan with the exact same behaviour and exact same professionalism and regard.
” As you can envision I coached many leading players and specialists and I can assure you he remains in the top of my list in relation to the expert he is.
” Obviously I want him the very best and I would like him to be back at the club one day, if that is his desire and desire, however I think he has years of football as a player.
“If after that he wants to go in another direction as a football coach or other jobs, I think he is one of the guys who leaves a mark on the club and on myself for sure.”
Jan Vertonghen rapidly ended up being a fans preferred at Tottenham after his move from Ajax in 2012 (Jonathan Brady/PA)
Vice-captain Harry Kane stated on Instagram: “Wish nothing but the best for @jvertonghen and @mvorm with whatever is next for them. Been a pleasure sharing a dressing room and playing with them both.”
Vertonghen’s Belgium team- mate Toby Alderweireld stated: “Unfortunate to see these 2 fantastic people leaving the club, both great players however even much better individuals.
“We shared countless moments that I’ll never forget. Wishing you all the best for your next steps. Keep in touch.”
Vertonghen, who had actually been keen to remain at Spurs, has formerly discussed the desire to move to a new nation and play in the Champions League, with Spain and Italy possible locations.
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