Former Tottenham Hotspur defender Japhet Tanganga believes it’s only a matter of time until the club ends its trophy drought.
Tanganga emerged from the Spurs youth system in 2019 and quickly became a favourite of former manager Jose Mourinho.
However, the defender was never quite able to fully establish himself with the Lilywhites, leaving the club permanently for Milwall in the summer following a loan with the London club and, previously FC Augsburg in Germany.
In an interview with Italian outlet Gianluca Di Marzio (translated by Football.London), Tanganga revealed Spurs still have a ‘special place’ in his heart.
“Tottenham will always be my first home and will have a special place in my heart,” he said. “I had already accepted the decision to leave and look for continuity, but the day of the farewell was still difficult.”
Tanganga backs Spurs to end trophy drought
Tanganga earned an EFL Cup runner-up medal during his time with Spurs but was unable to help the club end their trophy drought — dating back to winning the same competition back in 2008.
But Tanganga thinks Spurs ‘deserve’ to finally lift some silverware and has backed his former teammates to end the drought soon.
“I continue to follow them, I cheer for my former teammates,” the 25-year-old said, adding: “I know that sooner or later they will return to a final and win it, they deserve it.”
Tanganga has started seven Championship games so far since making his move to Millwall permanent, helping the club sit 18th in the table so far.