Belgian football record holder Jan Vertonghen has announced his departure from the top English club Tottenham Hotspur.
As the 33-year-old announced on Monday via Twitter, his time with the Spurs ends after eight years: “A sad day for many reasons. I will miss the friends, the staff, the games at the fantastic new stadium and, of course, the fans.
” His teammate Harry Kane also said goodbye to the central defender via Instagram: “I wish you only the best, no matter what you do next.”Vertonghen had moved from Ajax Amsterdam to London in the summer of 2012. He made 315 appearances for Tottenham and moved into the Champions League final last year against Liverpool (0-2).
