Alderweireld: Tottenham sign Atletico Madrid defender

Summary: Tottenham has landed a former Athletico Madrid defender TOBY ALDERWEIRELD.

Toby Alderweireld [Photo Credit: Getty Images]

Tottenham of England has finally signed former Athletico Madrid man, Toby Alderweireld, in an undisclosed fee. It can be recalled that speculations were rife about Tottenham interest in the 26 years old, who played last season at Southhampton on loan from Athletico.

After a 90 minutes performance in Belgium 4-3 triumph over France in June, The player told Sky: “I will go back to Spain next week and we will talk.

 “We will see what happens. I hope a decision will be made quickly, otherwise it will be all summer. Let’s see what comes up and I will make a decision. We will be what club comes in.” Alderweireld said.

In the other hand, Southhampton was also willing to sign the player on a permanent deal. Southhampton coach Ronald Koeman admitted last week that he wished the player could stay at St Mary’s team next season. 

“The player like to stay, we like to keep the player. But it a little difficult at the moment with Athletico Madrid.” He said.

Alderweireld admitted back in May, that he will like to team up with former Ajax Amsterdam teammate Jan Vertonghen at White Hart Lane.

“It would be very nice to play again with Jan. he told Dutch Media, “Athletico will decide my future, but I will like to stay put in the Premier League.”

Alderweireld, however, started his soccer career at Ajax Amsterdam and won three Dutch titles in all nine seasons he spent at the club. He later moved to Atletico Madrid in September 2013 to further his football career.

In a related story, Tottenham is also interested in Nigeria international, Victor Moses, in a long term deal. Moses is also on loan at Stoke City from Chelsea.

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