Five years ago, I’d have killed to have Diego Godin at Tottenham.
As good a partnership as Toby Alderweireld and Jan Vertonghen was in its pomp, the Uruguayan was the type of leader and warrior that might have gotten us over the line when we within reach of winning major trophies.
As the heart and soul of Atletico Madrid’s famous rearguard, Godin produced some of the best individual defensive performances I have ever seen in their run to two Champions League finals in three seasons.
Our defense needs some of that toughness and Jose Mourinho knows it.
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The Mirror reports that Mourinho is a long-term fan of the 34-year-old who may attempt to sign him as part of his defensive restructure for next term. Manchester United, for whom the Special One tried to sign Godin a couple of years ago, are also said to be interested in buying him from Inter Milan.
But to sign him now, I’d be worried that Spurs would be getting a battered war veteran rather than the inspirational general that he was at his peak.
These Spurs fans on Twitter share my concerns about Godin’s age…
He’s finished ffs.
— MOURINHO IS THE GOAT (@Goat_Mourinho) March 26, 2020
Too old, not going to happen
— Sir Henry Hotspur (@HH_Explores) March 26, 2020
He’s 57.
— Sam Jim Ward (@SamJimW) March 26, 2020
The guys due for a nursing home and we r trying to sign him. We r finished
— Jeddson Fernandes🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺 (@thfcjeddV2) March 26, 2020
Godin was fantastic but his best days are possibly behind him? Why would you phase out Vertonghen in favour of Godin?
— Sir Harry Paget Flashman (@SirPaget) March 26, 2020
Wow , great for under 40 team👏🏼
— t31@🇳🇿🇸🇬✌🏽 (@t3166309633) March 26, 2020
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Diego is better than toby and jan… But only a year or two or three left in him.. I would take him in a heartbeat. So would maureen I’m sure…. The man from enic would say no though. Also why would Godin want to come to us? 🤔 uk journos are so poor with their maybes and possibilities.. Mainstream media’s job is to report the news.. There is more lies and nonsense and strange opinions than ever before.. Why not just report the truth, rather than countless fantasy links to anyone and everyone…… Recent times i thought we had a chance of de ligt, grealish, dybala, coutinho, bale…….. Reality was a mentally shot and unfit club record signing who sounds like dembele but isnt half the player he was. Another winger bergwin and gedson chicken build fernando! Lo celso is the only recent shining light.
😂 for managers AND players now!
That vibrant young side under Poch of a few seasons ago was the envy of all but Citeh. Levy let it rot away by spending nuffink…
Is it a football club or a retirement home?
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Noradine Naybet again? Useful for one season tops in the Premiership at 34. What’s the point?
Being linked with 34 year old has-beens now. I guess there’s a theme emerging, what with the manager too..
Maybe we could talk John Terry into a comeback to partner Godin.