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Tottenham fans all crack the same Destiny Udogie joke after superb performance

Tottenham fans are all thinking the same thing after Destiny Udogie turned in one of his best performances of the season—right after being linked with a move to Manchester City.

Tottenham Hotspur’s first-leg Europa League quarter-final clash against Eintracht Frankfurt saw Destiny Udogie produce a standout display—something that’s been missing from his game for large parts of this campaign.

From the first minute to the 79th, the Italian full-back was relentless, bombing forward beyond Heung-min Son to offer width and create crossing opportunities. It was a classic display of an overlapping full-back, and one that fans have been crying out for.

But he wasn’t just active in attack—Udogie kept things tight at the back too. Frankfurt had absolutely nothing going down his flank, as he matched his attacking intensity with solid defensive work.

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StatFigure
Minutes played79
Accurate passes57/63 (90%)
Touches80
Touches in opposition box4
Successful dribbles2/2 (100%)
Passes into final third7
Duels won4
Ground duels won4/4 (100%)
Dribbled past0
Destiny Udogie stats against Eintracht Frankfurt

Ironically, this sort of performance has been few and far between from Udogie this season.

But rather than grumble about his inconsistency, plenty of Spurs fans were quick to see the funny side, especially given the timing of his display—right after being linked with a move to Manchester City.

Fans flooded social media with their takes. One said: “He seen the City rumours lol.” Another added: “He heard City are interested.”

A third joked: “Saw the City rumours and thought he’d have his best game in months.” Someone else chimed in: “Coz Pep is watching.” Another fan even said: “It’s like his original form, first season for us… amazing tonight.”

The jokes kept coming, but one thing was clear—everyone noticed the sudden spike in performance, and no one missed the timing.

What the stats say and Spurs’ stance on Udogie’s future

While Udogie’s performance caught the eye, there are still elements of his game that need sharpening—especially if he’s seriously entertaining a move away from Hotspur Way.

Despite getting into some really threatening positions, he didn’t really make them count in the final third. According to the stats, Udogie created zero chances and failed to complete any of his four attempted crosses.

As for Tottenham, they’ve made it clear where they stand. Udogie is a key part of their long-term plans, and they view him as vital to how Ange Postecoglou wants his team to play.

That was on full display against Frankfurt, and Spurs won’t be in any hurry to cash in—even if Pep is watching.

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