Toby Alderweireld expects to stay at Tottenham Hotspur
Toby Alderweireld's £25 million release clause will expire this Thursday and the Belgian, who has been a subject of interest to AS Roma, has now revealed that he expects to stay put at Tottenham Hotspur.
Speaking to the media after Tottenham's 3-2 win against Juventus in a pre-season friendly, Alderweireld said,
“Yes (I expect to still be a Spurs player at the start of the season).
"That’s my focus in football. Everything can go quick, but all I’m doing is focusing on Spurs and being fit for the start of the season."
“I think the manager knows I am committed to the club and the team, but you never know in football. Against Juventus I was captain – so that shows the manager has trust in me and I’m showing the right attitude.
“Again, it (a club triggering the clause) can happen but my focus is on Spurs and in my head I will be playing for Spurs."
Edited by Arvind Sriram