Some fans have taken to Twitter to react to reports that Toby Alderweireld has told Tottenham Hotspur that he wishes to leave the club this summer.
The Athletic reported earlier this afternoon that the 32-year-old is hoping to depart North London this summer once he finishes his international duty with Belgium.
Previous reports had suggested that PSV Eindhoven could look to bring the defender back to the Eredivisie this summer, while a return to Ajax has also been reported as a possibility.
Last year, Alderweireld’s father hinted that his son could move to a club closer to his native Belgium in the future (Gazet van Antwerpen).
Later today, Alderweireld will be part of the Belgium side which faces Italy in the quarter final of Euro 2020 with Spurs not prepared to stand in his way if they receive an offer which meets their valuation.
Here is how some fans reacted to the possibility of Alderweireld ending his six-year stint at the club.
I don’t blame him. Stay at a club which is about to begin a painful rebuild (and potentially not be a part of it) or move on where you can guarantee 1st team football and new experiences before retirement.
— Dean Faccini (@DeanFaccini) July 2, 2021
I’m sure he won’t be the only one now we named a manager that is useless
— Yogie Pugly (@iYogieC) July 2, 2021
Would be the best time for him to leave, what a player and servant he’s been to the club 💪👏
— Dan Bartholomew (@Dbartholomew02) July 2, 2021
give us 7.5 mill and im happy
— Cillian🇮🇪 🇨🇭 (@thfc_cillian) July 2, 2021
The rebuild is on
— Ray 🇹🇳 (@HaboubiRayen2) July 2, 2021
Always gonna happen. Sad but we now need to rebuild. Great servant to Spurs! Should get a testimonial
— Devil In The Details (@DevilInTheDet10) July 2, 2021
How much we talking
— Jonas🇳🇴 (@jonass0611) July 2, 2021
oh well we defo need 3 cb’s now, finally an era comes to an end
— Tottenham Stan (@N17Mafia) July 2, 2021
Fair enough, that was a joke when Jose didn’t pay him at his home ground, he’s probably had enough of us👎
— Nick Flanagan (@NickSpurs11) July 2, 2021