As the 2023/24 season draws to a close, a number of footballers, including some Tottenham stars, are competing for their futures.
Ange Postecoglou has had a fair look at his roster over the last nine months since replacing Antonio Conte, and there is one player he may never use again.
So, who is the Australian who may never play again for Tottenham? Let us have a look.
Djed Spence may have already played his final match for Tottenham.
Djed Spence, who is now on loan from Spurs and playing for Genoa, may never play again under Postecoglou.
The England U21 international took part in the Australians’ preseason, playing against Barcelona in the Joan Gamper Trophy before joining Leeds on loan.
Spence’s move was later terminated and he was promptly sent to Genoa, although he has recently expressed a desire to build a name for himself at Tottenham.
The right-back told The Athletic, “I want to play for Tottenham.” I want to be a significant part of the plan, but we need to see how things go and have a conversation with the management and everyone.
“There’s a major difference with the new manager; I spent pre-season with him; he’s a kind guy; he has good training sessions; he enjoys playing football; it’s a new climate at the club. I believe everyone is enjoying it and doing well, and I am happy for them.”
However, the £47,000-per-week player may have already kicked his final ball for Tottenham.
According to Alasdair Gold of Football London, Genoa has been impressed with Spence, which leads us to believe the Italian club will exercise their €10 million (£8.5 million) option to sign the Londoner on permanent terms.
As a result, even if Postecoglou wanted to utilise the 23-year-old again after evaluating him during pre-season last summer, Genoa has the upper hand because they have negotiated a buyout clause.
Spurs primed for a loss.
Tottenham paid £12.5 million to recruit Spence from Middlesbrough in July 2022, while Conte was in charge.
As a result, if Genoa decides to exercise their £8.5 million purchase option, Spurs will incur a tiny £4 million loss.
Of course, that is not a large sum of money, but a savvy businessman like Daniel Levy will undoubtedly be disappointed with how things have worked out for Spence after his initial £12.5 million investment.
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