Spurs confirm the sale of Alderweireld to Al-Duhail

Tottenham’s have confirmed the sale of Toby Alderweireld to Qatari side Al-Duhail even as rebuilding of their squad continues.

The Belgium international had two years left on his contract but was keen to leave this summer and has moved to the Middle East for a fee believed to be £13million.

Alderweireld made 236 appearances for Spurs after joining from Atletico Madrid in 2015 and was an integral part of the side that mounted back-to-back Premier League title challenges and got to the Champions League final.

A Spurs statement said: ‘We have reached agreement with Al-Duhail SC in Qatar for the transfer of Toby Alderweireld.’We wish Toby all the best for the future.’

The sale represents a good piece of business by Spurs, who recouped a good chunk of money for a 32-year-old and he follows stalwarts Danny Rose and Erik Lamela out of the club this summer as they look to rebuild their squad.

‘Six years, two homes, a Champions League final and so many memories,’ the defender said. ‘You made me feel a part of your club from the moment I walked out at White Hart Lane and roared us on, no matter what, into our new, special stadium.

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‘Thank you first to the fans and then to my team-mates and every incredible member of the Spurs staff, backroom and beyond. This club will always be in mine and my family’s heart.’

Al-Duhail already have one Belgian player on their books in Edmilson Junior who previously played for Standard Liege.The club are managed by former Nottingham Forest manager Sabri Lamouchi.