Alleged Spurs ‘insider’ John Wenham has revealed to Football Insider that Tottenham have released young midfielder Axel Piesold, claiming the decision is somewhat bemusing.
The 16-year-old originally joined Spurs at Under-8 level and progressed up the ladder through the club’s youth system.
However, an injury last season caused him to miss out on the majority of the 2020/21 campaign, which will have stunted his development.
It has been reported by Wenham that Spurs have released Piesold early into his scholarship deal without making the Under-18 squad at all this season, although the club has not yet confirmed the departure.
The decision has left Wenham a little confused with regards to its timing, labelling it as ‘slightly strange’.
Speaking to Football Insider, he said: “I was told he has been released.
“I noticed he hasn’t made a single match-day squad not just in the Under-18s season but in the summer friendlies as well.
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“For whatever reason, it hasn’t worked out for him. It is slightly strange to see Tottenham make that move in November.
“I was actually told he was released a couple of weeks ago. It could be that Tottenham want to give him the chance to find a new club before July.”
He added: “At the end of the day, there is no point in keeping a player who isn’t going to play.
“It was only a couple of years ago he was competing in Under-14s tournaments all over the world. He was winning player of the tournament awards I seem to remember.
“So it shows how a few injuries can change the course of a player’s future. I wish him all the best.”
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Spurs don’t usually provide too many updates regarding the youth set-up below Under-18 level, but it was apparent that Piesold was not going to have a future at Spurs, and it was good that the club recognised that to allow him to leave.
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