Report: Spurs agree deal to sell star as buyers’ ambitious bid closer to what Levy wants – originally posted on Sportslens.com
Tottenham Hotspur have agreed a deal for Belgian centre-back Toby Alderweireld to join Qatar side Al-Duhail, according to The Telegraph.
A move is subject to him agreeing personal terms and flying to the Middle East to complete a medical, and Al-Duhail’s ambitious bid to land Alderweireld is closer to the £13 million that Spurs have been looking for to sell him.
The 32-year-old has two years left on his Tottenham contract, and manager Nuno Espirito Santo has sanctioned an exit, with the defender among the players the club are prepared to sell for the right price.
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Alderweireld has spent six years with Spurs since his arrival from Atletico Madrid in 2015, and he would be leaving as a hero should he seal an exit this summer.
Despite his experience and quality, the new management in the N17 dugout wants some shakeup at the back, and the Belgian can leave with his head held high having given his all on the pitch during the 243 appearances he made across all competitions.
Having won titles at Ajax and Atletico, Alderweireld was not able to do the same with Tottenham, losing the finals of the League Cup last season and the Champions League finals in 2018-19.
Spurs are without a trophy since 2008, and Santo has been tasked with guiding them back to the top-four and helping them land a piece of silverware after the likes of Jose Mourinho and Mauricio Pochettino failed to.
Alderweireld is still able to play in Europe’s best leagues, and whether he would be open to moving to Qatar remains to be seen.
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Author:Joseph Scott