Tottenham defender Jan Vertonghen had a tough time before the winter break, with his early substitution in the FA Cup replay against Southampton a potential crossroads moment in his career.
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The 32-year-old chose to unwind from this disappointment with a trip to the Netherlands, where he was spotted at a Stormzy concert and serenaded by a group of fans with a chorus of “Oh, Jan Vertonghen”.
vertonghen sendo endeusado no show do stormzy eu chamo de aleatoriedade pic.twitter.com/ynfRNDNMMV
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Vertonghen acknowledged the chant with a shy wave.
This unexpected recognition from Dutch fans who will remember his Ajax days fondly, may have put a smile back on the Belgian’s face.
Gwarn Jan🌚
Maureen said it was a tactical substitution which worked. Jan has no complaints.
If as looks likely he’s not offered an extension to his contract,that’s where I suspect he will end up to form a good but aging partnership with Daley Blind.