Much is always said about Tottenham Hotspur and Belgium defender, Toby Alderweireld, but his fellow central defensive partner, Jan Vertonghen, is severely underrated.
In my opinion, Vertonghen is one of the very best left-footed left-sided centre-backs in world football, and is arguably even more consistent than Alderweireld.
He has been a rock at the back for Tottenham for the last seven years now in North London, and is set to enjoy at least one more season with the Lilywhites.
The 32-year-old had his contract extended by an extra year in 2018, taking him up until the summer of 2020 (Tottenham).
However, some Spurs fans want to see him rewarded with a new deal before he leaves on a free.
Spurs tweeted out a throwback to 2012 yesterday, as it was seven years to the day that they signed Vertonghen from Ajax.
Unsurprisingly, the comments section was full of fans begging for Levy to get a new deal on the table.
Give the man a new contract!
— Jim Wilkinson (@jimbowahoo) July 12, 2019
Wouldn’t it be nice to reward him with a brand new spanking contract then, @SpursOfficial? And whilst you’re at it, sort out his Belgian brother from another mother too! #COYS #THFC
— Nick Davison (@nick_davison10) July 12, 2019
Deserves a new contract worthy of his loyalty
— Sam Ingram ??♀️ (@MayTheFoyth) July 12, 2019
One of the best defenders this club has ever brought and loyal maybe its time the club rewarded him back some of that loyalty with a new contract come on spurs do the right thing…
— james w hart (@thegoat78) July 12, 2019
Hope he retires at the club, love him to bits
— Mahatma Wayne (@MahatmaWayne) July 12, 2019
Deserves a new contract
— John Bishop (@JohnBish21) July 12, 2019
Sign him to an extension #SuperJan !
— Joe (@PhilaVsEveryone) July 12, 2019
we need to offer this guy a 2yr extension
— GShorty2009 (@GShorty2009) July 12, 2019
The fact he’s not on a new long term contract is criminal ?♂️
— Harry Smith (@HarrySmith1502) July 12, 2019
One of the best defenders in world.
This guy should be given a contract past 2022 with testimonial
What a legend !— jason snell (@Jasonsnell17) July 12, 2019