When Tottenham Hotspur decided to spend £54million on Tanguy Ndombele in 2019, the north London club hoped to be getting a midfielder that would be a mainstay at the position for years to come.
Fast forward two and half years, and the 25-year-old is back with Olympique Lyonnais on a loan deal. Ndombele spoke with RMC Sport (via Sky Sports), where he spoke about his time with the Premier League side.
“I’ve known five coaches in two-and-a-half years. It’s not their fault, but I had a little trouble at Tottenham. I wanted something else. Lyon, as I know, is better for adaptation,” Ndombele said.
Whether Ndombele stays past this season in France remains to be seen, but despite departing, the midfielder doesn’t think his career is over with Tottenham. He remains under contract with Spurs, and if Lyon decides not to exercise the option to buy, Ndombele will return.
“I have three-and-a-half months before the end of the season, and Lyon is not bad for me. I left through the front door, and it’s a risk to come back. I took that risk,” Ndombele said.
“I think I’m a better player than when I left. I learned in England, even though it didn’t go well. I’m better physically and mentally.”
Despite having a contract with Tottenham, it doesn’t seem as though Ndombele has a future in north London. Spurs will hope that the midfielder raises his stock with Lyon that either has the French club or another club take Ndombele this summer.