Tottenham release eight players in brutal summer overhaul including four first-team stars
Tottenham Hotspur have announced their retained list.
Tottenham Hotspur have announced their retained list after the 23/24 season came to a close.
Ange Postecoglou’s men had a disappointing end to the season as they failed to chase Aston Villa down in their bid to secure Champions League football.
As a result, the North London club will play in the Europa League next season
Ahead of the new campaign, Spurs have confirmed the list of players who will be leaving.
The likes of Eric Dier, Ryan Sessegnon, Ivan Perisic and Japhet Tanganga will all depart following the expiration of their contracts.
A statement from the club said: “We can confirm the departures of Eric Dier, Ivan Perisic, Ryan Sessegnon and Japhet Tanganga following the conclusion of their contracts. We said farewell to both Eric and Ivan in January as they headed off to join their new clubs, initially on loan.
Following the conclusion of the 2023/24 season, we now bid farewell to Ryan and Japhet. We thank Eric, Ivan, Ryan and Japhet for their service to the Club and wish them all the very best for the future.”
Dier left Spurs during the January transfer window to sign for German Bundesliga giants Bayern Munich on loan, reuniting with former teammate Harry Kane.
Since moving to Bavaria, Dier made a total of 20 appearances, 15 in the Bundesliga and five in the Champions League as Thomas Tuchel’s men were beaten in the semi-final by eventual winners Real Madrid.
Away from the first team, Spurs have also confirmed that Charlie Sayers and Billy Heaps from their Development Squad will depart.
In addition, Under-18s players Kieran Morgan and Han Willhoft-King have also left the club after their scholarships came to an end.
Spurs said: “We thank Charlie, Billy, Kieran, Han and their families for their hard work and dedication to our Academy and wish them well for the future.”
4 Tottenham Hotspur players who definitely won’t be back next season
Now that he has had a full season under his belt to learn about the strengths and weaknesses of this Tottenham team, Ange Postecoglou is best-placed to make the necessary cutthroat decisions about which players should leave. For the convenience of Tottenham fans, here are 4 Tottenham Hotspur players who definitely won’t be back next season…
4 Tottenham Hotspur players who definitely won’t be back next season
1. Eric Dier
Eric Dier is a long-term Tottenham player and he has been a fan favourite for many years. However, he will now ply his trade in the Bundesliga, as he has been signed permanently by Bayern Munich, joining Harry Kane on a permanent basis in the 2024/25 season.
This was expected from the Tottenham faithful, as Eric Dier impressed while he was on loan in the second half of the season, playing in some big Champions League matches. Dier has done a lot for the club, so he leaves with no bitter feelings.
2. Ivan Perisic
Another player who impressed while on loan in 2024 is Ivan Perisic. The full-back has grown surplus to requirements under Ange Postecoglou and now he will return to his home country to represent Hajduk Split permanently for the 2024/25 season. Perisic has already played the last of his 39 Premier League appearances for Tottenham.
3. Japhet Tanganga
Having played for Tottenham Hotspur for fifteen years, youth academy product Japhet Tanganga has already bode farewell to the Tottenham supporters, as he will not return as a player next season. In fact, the Hackney-born defender has run out of contract without an extension, so Tottenham will not obtain a transfer fee for Tanganga. In total, he made 27 Premier League appearances for Spurs.
4. Ryan Sessegnon
Unfortunately, it wasn’t to be for Ryan Sessegnon in North London. After signing from Fulham in 2019, Sessegnon will complete his five-year tenure with Tottenham at the end of this month. He will leave the club on a free transfer, as he has run out of contract at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.
iven Gallagher’s contract at Stamford Bridge is set to expire in just one year, Tottenham might see the upcoming transfer window as the perfect opportunity to secure the 24-year-old midfielder.
Furthermore, recent reports indicate that Chelsea needs to generate substantial funds by the end of June to comply with Profit and Sustainability Rules (PSR), making Gallagher a potential candidate for sale.
However, Tottenham’s pursuit of the England international is complicated by Aston Villa’s interest in securing his services, according to recent reports from the Independent.
Conor Gallagher confirms where he wants to play next season amid Tottenham links
Gallagher has recently made his intentions clear, expressing his desire to stay at Chelsea and work under Maresca. He told Sky Sports (h/t Fabrizio Romano): “Myself and everyone at Chelsea are excited and happy to work with Enzo Maresca. We want to get Chelsea back to where they belong!”
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