SERGIO REGUILON has returned to Tottenham after having his loan spell at Manchester United cut.
United signed for full-back in the summer on an initial 12-month deal to help cover their backline.
But he never managed to make a consistent breakthrough in Erik ten Hag’s line up with just seven starts.
And following only 12 games in total, Reguilon will return to parent club Spurs.
According to The Athletic, United triggered a break clause in the contract that allowed them to terminate the loan move.
Reguilon was initially signed to provide back up to Luke Shaw and Tyrell Malacia.
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But Shaw has returned from injury and Malacia is also nearing full fitness.
And with United out of Europe and the Carabao Cup, the decision was made to send Reguilon back to Spurs as fixtures have thinned.
Ten Hag in December confirmed that the 27-year-old Spaniard did have a break clause in his loan contract.
He said: “We have to make a final decision on Reguilon. But also there is Spurs who are involved in that conversation as well.”
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Spurs currently have Destiny Udogie and Ben Davies occupying their left-back position.
And Udogie – signed from Udinese in 2022 for £18million – has been one of manager Ange Postecoglou’s finest performers this season.
His form saw Spurs reward him with a bumper new six-and-a-half-year deal in December.
Udogie said: “I’m really happy because I think to be here at this club is a big joy for me, so I’m really happy for this opportunity and it’s a pleasure.
“From the first day I came here, I’ve felt at home with the players, the coaching staff and the club. I feel so welcome and I’m happy to be here.”
Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
