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      Tottenham’s record signing wakes up unemployed as he is released after winning three trophies in two seasons

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      TANGUY NDOMBELE has been cut loose by Tottenham.The French flop, 27, remains Spurs’ record signing after joining from Lyon for £60million in 2019.Tottenham have mutually terminated Tanguy Ndombele’s contract a year earlyCredit: GettyBut he fell out of favour with then-boss Jose Mourinho and did not convince any of the managers that followed the Special One.After three successive loans to Lyon, Napoli and Galatasaray – all of whom decided not to take up an option to sign him permanently – Spurs have now decided to pay him up with a year remaining on his deal.The club confirmed Ndombele’s exit on social media, with his contract mutually terminated.His departure will become effective on June 30 following the conclusion of his loan spell at Galatasaray.READ MORE FOOTBALL NEWSNdombele made 26 appearances in Turkey, providing one assist as Galatasaray won the league title.The triumph follows his trophy success in Napoli during the 2022/23 campaign.He scored once in 30 Serie A appearances for the club as they ended their 33-year wait for the Scudetto.Ndombele was unable to help end Tottenham’s trophy drought during his time in England, though.Most read in FootballEURO 2024 FREE BETS AND OFFERSDuring his five years in North London, the midfielder made 91 appearances across all competitions.He also scored 10 goals and provided nine assists in those appearances.Tottenham launch bizarre ad to reveal new kit with Gavin and Stacey star, Maddison playing darts and Peter CrouchHowever, Ndombele has not featured for Spurs since appearing against Morecambe in the FA Cup in January 2022.Spurs previously confirmed the exits of four other first-team players at the end of the month.Tottenham’s top 10 biggest signings: Hit or miss?
      1) Tanguy Ndombele – £52.7m
      Ndombele joined from Lyon in 2019 with huge expectations after shattering Tottenham’s transfer record.
      But he would go on to play just 91 times for the club, scoring 10 goals and is now set to leave one year before the end of his contract.
      2) Richarlison – £49.3m
      Richarlison almost broke the £50m mark when he arrived from Everton in 2022 as Harry Kane’s back-up.
      And while his tally of 12 goals this season was a significant increase on the three from his opening Spurs campaign, he is being linked with a departure this summer.
      3) Brennan Johnson – £46.8m
      Johnson was signed by Ange Postecoglou last summer and has impressed in patches during his first season in North London.
      He scored five goals and 10 assists in 38 games and will look to build on that in the 2024/25 campaign.
      4) Cristian Romero – £44.2m
      Romero initially joined on loan from Atalanta in 2021, before his impressive displays saw him secure a permanent deal the following year.
      He is two games shy of 100 for Spurs and, while he can be reckless with his tackling at times, is beginning to form a promising partnership with Micky van de Ven.
      5) James Maddison – £39.4m
      Maddison was handed Kane’s No10 shirt after arriving at Spurs and hit the ground running with three goals and five assists in his opening 11 matches.
      But after getting injured against Chelsea in October, he failed to return with the same sharpness – managing just five goal contributions in 15 league matches as he missed out on England’s final 26-man squad for the Euros.
      6) Davinson Sanchez – £35.7m
      Sanchez joined Spurs from Ajax in 2017 and played more than 200 games across a six-year spell.
      But he was always considered a somewhat erratic defender who did not play more than 20 games in a Premier League season from 2020 onwards.
      7) Pedro Porro – £34m
      Porro was another signing who originally arrived on loan in January 2023, before he signed permanently last summer.
      He has 54 appearances for Spurs under his belt, scoring seven goals and impressing under Postecoglou this season.
      8) Micky van de Ven – £34m
      Rapid Dutch centre-back Van de Ven was named Spurs Player of the Season in his first campaign at the club.
      His pace, athleticism, and technical ability on the ball have made him arguably Postecoglou’s best signing to date.
      9) Moussa Sissoko – £29.8m
      Sissoko came to North London for a substantial fee after being relegated with Newcastle and went on to enjoy five years at Tottenham, playing more than 200 games.
      Unfortunately for the French midfielder, he is best-known for giving away a controversial penalty for handball in the first minute of Spurs’ 2-0 Champions League final defeat to Liverpool in 2019.
      10) Giovani Lo Celso – £27.2m
      Lo Celso joined on loan from Real Betis in 2019 – a deal that was made permanent the following season.
      He has 10 goals and eight assists in 108 games, with some Spurs fans still unsure about the Argentine.

      Eric Dier and Ivan Perisic have already agreed free transfers to Bayern Munich and Hajduk Split, respectively.Meanwhile, Ryan Sessegnon and Japhet Tanganga will also depart at the end of their deals. More

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      Tottenham flop who broke Man Utd hearts left unemployed at 35 after release from club with immediate effect

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      FORMER Tottenham star Etienne Capoue is now unemployed after being released from Villarreal.The 35-year-old won Man of the Match when Villarreal beat Manchester United in a historic penalty shootout in the 2021 Europa League final.Etienne Capoue leaves Villarreal as a free agentCredit: Getty – PoolHe played a huge part in defeating Manchester United in the 2021 Europa League finalCredit: ReutersOnce upon a time, the defensive midfielder was one of the most sought after stars in Europe.After five impressive years at French side Toulouse, it was Spurs that nabbed him for £9m in 2013.After moving to Villarreal in 2021 , he was the star man in the club’s 11-10 penalty shootout Europa League final victory over Man Utd, where David De Gea was the only player to miss his spot kick.The win delivered Villarreal their first major trophy in club history, and Unai Emery his fourth Europa League title.read more football newsBut now Capoue is on the lookout for a new club after transfer guru Fabrizio Romano confirmed he was leaving the La Liga club.Capoue leaves as a free agent with his current contract expiring on June 30.Capoue’s letter to fans read: “Farewells are never easy. And even less so when you say goodbye to a club where you have been so happy for three and half years and experienced some great moments.”I have experienced some unforgettable moments at this club. I will never forget the night of May 26 2021 in Gdansk. I am proud to be part of the group that won the Europa League.”Most read in FootballCapoue is a free agent after his Villarreal contract expiredCredit: RexBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSThe Spurs flop played 148 times for Villarreal, scoring 12 and providing nine assists in that time.Capoue dropped down the pecking order after the arrival of then manager Quique Setien in the 2022/2023 season.Football’s weirdest contract clauses revealed including non-Arsenal agreement and a private jet promiseCapoue joins Liverpool’s legendary goalkeeper Pepe Reina in leaving Villarreal.Meanwhile Capoue ultimately failed to reach his potential when he joined Tottenham, scoring just twice and providing two assists in 36 matches.He went on to have five Premier League seasons with Watford after the Hornets paid a then club record £6.3m for him.Who are these famous footballers? More

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      Tottenham in talks to cancel Tanguy Ndombele’s contract with club giving up on £60m flop who will be available for free

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      TOTTENHAM are in talks with record signing Tanguy Ndombele as they look to rip up his contract this summer.The French midfielder, 27, arrived in North London from Lyon in a deal worth £60million in the summer of 2019.Tanguy Ndombele has failed to make a major impact during five years on Spurs’ booksCredit: GettyThe transfer shattered the club’s previous record of £35.7m which they paid for defender Davinson Sanchez.But Ndombele proved to be a huge disappointment, scoring 10 goals and assisting nine in 91 appearances.He attempted to rejuvenate his career with a loan return to Lyon and another short spell with Serie A side Napoli.Yet his poor form continued, before he joined Turkish giants Galatasaray in September last year.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLAnd while Ndombele was a part of the team that ended up winning the league title with 102 points, he still did not impress enough to convince Tottenham to give him another chance.Spurs are in talks to cancel Ndombele’s £200,000-a-week contract – which runs until 2025.The club have decided to negotiate a settlement that suits both parties and will allow Ndombele to walk away a free agent.Manager Ange Postecoglou had already made it clear last summer that the midfielder was not a part of his plans, despite handing him a fresh start when he first arrived.Most read in FootballEURO 2024 FREE BETS AND OFFERSPLAY DREAM TEAM EUROS NOW!The best fantasy football game for this summer’s tournament.
      His last Spurs appearance came against Morecambe in January 2022 when he stormed down the tunnel after being substituted by manager Antonio Conte as he was booed off by his own fans.Galatasaray had a £13million option to buy from Spurs but have chosen not to trigger the clause.Best ten new Premier League kits for next seasonNdombele played 26 times this season, failing to score and assisting just one goal.Tottenham’s top 10 biggest signings: Hit or miss?
      1) Tanguy Ndombele – £52.7m
      Ndombele joined from Lyon in 2019 with huge expectations after shattering Tottenham’s transfer record.
      But he would go on to play just 91 times for the club, scoring 10 goals and is now set to leave one year before the end of his contract.
      2) Richarlison – £49.3m
      Richarlison almost broke the £50m mark when he arrived from Everton in 2022 as Harry Kane’s back-up.
      And while his tally of 12 goals this season was a significant increase on the three from his opening Spurs campaign, he is being linked with a departure this summer.
      3) Brennan Johnson – £46.8m
      Johnson was signed by Ange Postecoglou last summer and has impressed in patches during his first season in North London.
      He scored five goals and 10 assists in 38 games and will look to build on that in the 2024/25 campaign.
      4) Cristian Romero – £44.2m
      Romero initially joined on loan from Atalanta in 2021, before his impressive displays saw him secure a permanent deal the following year.
      He is two games shy of 100 for Spurs and, while he can be reckless with his tackling at times, is beginning to form a promising partnership with Micky van de Ven.
      5) James Maddison – £39.4m
      Maddison was handed Kane’s No10 shirt after arriving at Spurs and hit the ground running with three goals and five assists in his opening 11 matches.
      But after getting injured against Chelsea in October, he failed to return with the same sharpness – managing just five goal contributions in 15 league matches as he missed out on England’s final 26-man squad for the Euros.
      6) Davinson Sanchez – £35.7m
      Sanchez joined Spurs from Ajax in 2017 and played more than 200 games across a six-year spell.
      But he was always considered a somewhat erratic defender who did not play more than 20 games in a Premier League season from 2020 onwards.
      7) Pedro Porro – £34m
      Porro was another signing who originally arrived on loan in January 2023, before he signed permanently last summer.
      He has 54 appearances for Spurs under his belt, scoring seven goals and impressing under Postecoglou this season.
      8) Micky van de Ven – £34m
      Rapid Dutch centre-back Van de Ven was named Spurs Player of the Season in his first campaign at the club.
      His pace, athleticism, and technical ability on the ball have made him arguably Postecoglou’s best signing to date.
      9) Moussa Sissoko – £29.8m
      Sissoko came to North London for a substantial fee after being relegated with Newcastle and went on to enjoy five years at Tottenham, playing more than 200 games.
      Unfortunately for the French midfielder, he is best-known for giving away a controversial penalty for handball in the first minute of Spurs’ 2-0 Champions League final defeat to Liverpool in 2019.
      10) Giovani Lo Celso – £27.2m
      Lo Celso joined on loan from Real Betis in 2019 – a deal that was made permanent the following season.
      He has 10 goals and eight assists in 108 games, with some Spurs fans still unsure about the Argentine. More

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      I turned down the ‘Tom Huddlestone role’ at Tottenham to join League One team – it’s given me a new lease of life

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      TOM CARROLL has revealed he rejected a “Tom Huddlestone role” at Tottenham to join League One side Exeter.The former Spurs midfielder, 32, left North London in 2017 after injuries saw him play just 56 games across five seasons.Former Tottenham man Tom Carroll is thriving with Exeter in League OneCredit: RexCarroll left Tottenham in 2017 but returned to train with them during the 2022/23 seasonCredit: –He was part of an influx of Tottenham academy players that included Harry Kane, but Carroll’s career took a very different path to England’s No9.He signed for Swansea and went on to feature 67 times in the Premier League for the Welsh outfit, before he joined QPR in the Championship for one year.That was followed by a season with Ipswich, but Carroll’s body was still not right and in the summer of 2022 he opted to take a year out of the game.He returned to Spurs to train with their U21s and was offered a player-coach role with the team – the same position Tom Huddlestone held at Manchester United for two years until last month.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLNow he has revealed to The Athletic he rejected it because he did not feel his playing career was over.Shortly after that he was approached by Exeter – who he has gone on to thrive with in the third tier this season.Impressing on his debut in a 3-0 win over Wycombe, he featured in 42 of the club’s 46 League One matches.Carroll, now 32, said: “After the game [his Exeter debut], I was like, ‘I’ve missed this feeling’.Most read in EFLEURO 2024 FREE BETS AND OFFERSCarroll played 42 of Exeter’s 46 League One games in the 2023/24 campaign”Winning games, you can’t really replicate it. It’s just a buzz with the boys after, going over to clap the fans. I think that’s special.”After that game, it made me realise, ‘I can still do this. I still feel good’. So I just wanted to enjoy it and get that buzz back.”Tottenham launch bizarre ad to reveal new kit with Gavin and Stacey star, Maddison playing darts and Peter CrouchCarroll is pleased he took the year off to re-charge his batteries and is now excited to see what awaits Exeter next season following their 13th place in his opening campaign at the club.He added: “Having a year out has made me realise that I should try to enjoy it.”In football, everything goes so quickly that you can get caught up in it. You win a game, you feel great for maybe that evening, and then it’s on to the next one.”But I wanted to come back in and try and enjoy it as much as I can, and I’ve done that.”We have got a pretty good squad now, so it’s just about building on that.”PLAY DREAM TEAM EUROS NOW!The best fantasy football game for this summer’s tournament. More

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      Spurs release seven players from their WSL side including their former skipper Shelina Zadorsky

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      TOTTENHAM could be set for a busy summer transfer window after the departure of seven players from their WSL side today.Shelina Zadorsky, 31, is among those leaving the club before her national side Canada compete at the Paris games in July.Shelina Zadorsky is among seven players leaving Tottenham’s Women’s Super League side this monthCredit: GettyZadorsky’s departure comes two days on from her making her 100th senior international appearance for CanadaCredit: AlamyMidfielder Ramona Petzelberger is also leaving Tottenham this monthCredit: GettyThe Olympic gold medal-winning centre-back’s exit comes two days after her player-of-the-match performance in Canada’s 1-1 draw with Mexico.The fixture was the team’s final friendly home game before the July start of the Paris Olympics.Zadorsky’s departure, after three years and 73 appearances at Spurs, follows her spending the second half of last season on loan at West Ham who finished one place above the drop zone.Other players leaving include Nottinghamshire-born forward Ellie Brazil.Read More Football StoriesThe former Brighton player, 25, who ruptured a knee ligament two months into her Tottenham spell, made nine appearances across two seasons after joining from Albion in July 2022.New Zealand midfielder Ria Percival and Ramona Petzelberger are also among the senior squad members leaving Robert Vilahamn’s team.Percival, who spent the second part of last term on loan at Crystal Palace, spent five years with Tottenham prior to her departure making 70 appearances.Asmita Ale has left Tottenham following a half-season loan spell at Leicester this yearCredit: GettyAnd Petzelberger, who joined from Spurs from Aston Villa in the summer of 2022, played in 17 games during her two years at the club.Most read in FootballOther players who will Tottenham this summer are forward Nikola Karczewska, defender Gracie Pearse and full-back Asmita Ale.Ale, 22, whose exit follows a half-season loan stint at Leicester, was part of the young Lionesses squad who went unbeaten in the European Under-23s League. More

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      Harry Kane would have a trophy by now if I’d had my way, says former manager Jose Mourinho

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      HARRY KANE’S trophy famine would have ended three years ago if Jose Mourinho had not been sacked as Spurs boss – so says the Special One himself.The legendary boss was given his P45 by Daniel Levy six days before the League Cup final in 2021.Mourinho has a stark view on why Kane was trophy-less at SpursCredit: AFPTottenham ended up losing to Manchester City and Kane’s career-long search for silverware has continued ever since.That is despite moving last summer to perennial winners Bayern Munich, who incredibly finished the season empty-handed during Kane’s maiden term in Germany.Mourinho, appointed this week as the new Fenerbahce chief, said: “Kane has scored goals for Tottenham, England, and I had no doubts that he would score goals for Bayern.“Harry is a fantastic, complete player who scores goals from all over the pitch but isn’t selfish – he assists, drops deep, builds play, presses, defends.READ MORE TOP STORIES“The only thing he is missing is to win a trophy. He was my player at Tottenham, and I was going to win one with him, but I was sacked six days before the final.”Kane, 30, will hope to earn a first winners’ medal at the Euros this summer.Mourinho fancies England’s chances – but he also reckons his own nation, Portugal, are looking in great nick.The 61-year-old added: “I don’t want to be disrespectful about previous generations that we had.Most read in FootballPLAY DREAM TEAM EUROS NOW!The best fantasy football game for this summer’s tournament.

      BEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERS”But in terms of squad depth and quality, we are probably now the best we have ever been and Portugal can go on to win it. “It’s about having confidence, self-belief that they can beat anyone.England boss Gareth Southgate axes stars from Euro 2024 squad”I don’t want to say Portugal are the best team, but Spain, France, England, Germany are not better.“If there is a surprise (winner), I will be surprised! France and Germany always do well, Portugal and England are better than ever.“These four teams. I’m not certain about Spain but the football they play and the players they have are of the highest quality. Italy or Belgium would be a surprise.”
      JOSE MOURINHO was speaking as part of his role as global ambassador for Topps and their UEFA EURO 2024 Match Attax and stickers collections. Collectibles are available now from Topps.com and all good retailers. More

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      Ange Postecoglou loses right-hand man as Tottenham assistant boss lands manager’s job with former Premier League club

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      BIRMINGHAM have announced Tottenham assistant coach Chris Davies as their new boss.It comes after the Midlanders were relegated to the third tier for the third time since 1995.Spurs coach Chris Davies has landed the Birmingham boss jobCredit: RexFrank Lampard was reportedly interviewed for the job – following a disastrous spell in charge earlier in the season for his former England team-mate Wayne Rooney. Birmingham said in a statement: “Davies has signed a four-year contract and joins the Club with immediate effect from Tottenham Hotspur after the two parties agreed compensation.”He brings more than 15 years of coaching experience working at a number of leading Premier League teams, including Spurs, Liverpool and Swansea City, and Celtic in Scotland, operating alongside leading managers such as Ange Postecoglou and Brendan Rodgers.”The 39-year-old is a highly regarded coach, recognised for being tactically astute, and an excellent communicator. READ MORE TOP STORIES”He is also known for working with and developing exciting young talent.”His appointment ends a robust search by the Club which saw close to 1,000 coaches being evaluated and more than 40 being spoken to directly or through their representatives. Davies has signed a four-year contract and joins the Club with immediate effect from Tottenham Hotspur after the two parties agreed compensation.
      He brings more than 15 years of coaching experience working at a number of leading Premier League teams, including Spurs, Liverpool and Swansea City, and Celtic in Scotland, operating alongside leading managers such as Ange Postecoglou and Brendan Rodgers.The 39-year-old is a highly regarded coach, recognised for being tactically astute, and an excellent communicator. He is also known for working with and developing exciting young talent.His appointment ends a robust search by the Club which saw close to 1,000 coaches being evaluated and more than 40 being spoken to directly or through their representatives.Most read in ChampionshipTHIS IS A DEVELOPING STORY…The Sun is your go to destination for the best football, boxing and MMA news, real-life stories, jaw-dropping pictures and must-see video.Like us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/TheSunFootball and follow us from our main Twitter account at @TheSunFootball. More

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      Neal Maupay ‘violates James Maddison’ with savage post after Tottenham star misses out on England’s Euro 2024 squad

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      NEAL MAUPAY has been accused of “violating” James Maddison after he posted a reaction to the star missing out on the England squad.The former Brentford striker posted a cryptic picture of him smiling in front of a dart board and clutching a trio of arrows in the midst of the news that Maddison would miss the Euros.Neal Maupay has been accused of trolling James MaddisonCredit: XIt comes after the midfielder was left out of the England squadCredit: GettyMaupay angered the Spurs team when he mocked Maddison’s darts celebration in JanuaryCredit: AFPIt comes after the duo memorably clashed in January, when Spurs beat Brentford 3-2 at the Tottenham Hotspur stadium.After Maupay scored Brentford’s opener, he mimicked Maddison’s darts throwing celebration.Maddison and Maupay then came together and exchanged heated words after the Frenchman’s darts throwing celebration.Maddison would go on to have the laugh that day as Spurs won 3-2, and even mocked Maupay after Spurs scored the winner.READ MORE ON FOOTBALLThe English midfielder then said in an interview afterwards that Maupay “Hasn’t scored enough goals to have his own celebration.”Maupay then took to Instagram to write: “Went a bit early with that one. Gutted we couldn’t get the win. More goals and less relegations in my career than James Maddison. We go again Monday.”Maupay, 27, now looks to have re-stoked the fires with his X post in front of the dart board, again referencing Maddison’s trademark celebration.It comes after Maddison left the England camp yesterday evening after being told by Gareth Southgate he hadn’t made the cut for his 26-man squad.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSReports suggested that he left after being told he would be starting tomorrow’s game with Iceland despite not having a place on the plane to travel to Germany.Maupay has previously admitted he is “one of the most disliked” players in the league.Fan bumps into Premier League star Neal Maupay getting fish and chips and supporters are in stitches at his responseIt came after Maupay also picked a fight with Manchester City captain Kyle Walker, with a lip reader claiming the forward had mocked the player’s family – although this is denied by Maupay.In response, Walker threatened to “knock out” the former Brighton and Hove Albion and Everton ace.In an interview with The Times, Maupay said he plays up to his wind-up reputation.He said: “People say footballers are boring, then all of a sudden a player does this and everyone goes, ‘Why, Neal?’ ‘He’s the most disliked player.’ Blah blah blah.”For me, football is a game, it’s entertainment.”I’m just having fun and, on the pitch, I’m trying to do everything to win.”If I can say something that puts you off or makes you overthink and make a mistake, I’ll do it.”People don’t realise how much tension and emotion is involved at the highest level.”I think it works quite well and if I can get a reaction, great.”Maupay was also accused of mocking Kyle Walker earlier this seasonCredit: GettyHe insisted though, that he would never mock anything too personal to a player, including their family life.Reacting to Maupay’s latest antics on X, one fan wrote: “Violated James Maddison. 😂”Another added: “Shameless, I’d understand if you were in the French team but 😬”A third wrote: “You owned him Neal 😭🤣🤣🤣🤣”READ MORE SUN STORIESWhile a fourth said: “You can watch the euros together”A fifth said: “This is turning into Drake vs Kendrick level” More