ALDERWEIRELD OPEN TO AJAX RETURN IN FUTURE

Tottenham defender Toby Alderweireld has revealed that he is open to one day returning to Ajax in the future.

Source: 90Min

Alderweireld started his footballing career at the Dutch side, making nearly 200 appearances and winning the Eredivisie title on three occasions.

The Belgium centre-back has insisted that he would only consider a move back to Ajax, but only if he could offer something of worth to the team.

Source: 90Min

"Never say never," Alderweireld said to De Telegraaf. "At this moment in my career, I don't think about that yet. I think I can go on for years at this level. If I ever did, it is not to take it easy.

"I do not want to be 36-years-old and can hardly walk. When I return, I certainly want to leave something. And not only in the dressing room.

"Of course, it is close to home in Belgium and I have a bond with the club, because I played football at Ajax for eight years. Achieving championships, the third star, experience."

Alderweireld has less than a year left on his current Spurs contract but could trigger a one-year extension - that includes a £25m release clause.