Jan Vertonghen‘s agent has insisted “the door is still open” for the defender to sign a new contract at Tottenham Hotspur.
The Belgian’s current deal is set to expire in the summer, meaning he is free to talk to foreign clubs ahead of joining them as a free agent. However, it still remains to be seen as to whether he will be offered new terms in north London.
De Mul Insists ‘the Door Is Still Open’ for Jan Vertonghen’s Contract Renewal at Tottenham Hotspur
A Potential Future in North London
Having seen club and national compatriot Toby Alderweireld being awarded new terms at Spurs, Vertonghen’s future still remains up in the air. While the Belgian awaits Jose Mourinho’s decision, there are potential suitors abroad who are interested in the defender.
However, Vertonghen’s agent, Tom De Mul, hasn’t ruled out his client remaining in north London.
Speaking to HLN in Belgium, De Mul said: “We currently have no agreement, but I do not exclude anything.
“We list everything. There is a lot of interest for Jan, certainly as a free player, but Tottenham also remains an interesting option for us. The door is still open.”
Struggles This Season
For large parts of this season, Vertonghen has struggled to nail down a spot in the Spurs back-line, where he has been a fixture since joining the club in 2012. At 32-years-old, age appears to be catching up with the Belgian, especially after his emotional reaction to being substituted early in the FA Cup Replay triumph against Southampton.
However, Vertonghen’s agent has insisted the incident on Wednesday has been blown out of proportion. He said: “Vertonghen was worried, but things are already going much better. This [reaction] had nothing to do with his future. It is made a bit too big in my eyes.
“It is difficult for Jan to hide that, but that’s just the way he is,” De Mul added. “He is still very happy with Tottenham and feels great in London.
“He is 32, but he is still so ambitious, he is focused. The Euros, for example, are super important to him.
“That’s the beauty of him. He wants to play at the highest level in a top competition for as long as possible. He is still very hungry.”
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