Tottenham release eight players in brutal summer overhaul including four first-team stars

Tottenham Hotspur has announced the retention list after the end of the 23/24 season
Ange Postecoglou’s side had a disappointing end to the season, unable to catch Aston Villa in their bid to win the Champions League
As a result, the north London club will compete in the Europa League next season
Before the new season, Spurs have confirmed the list of players who will leave
Eric Dier, Ryan Sessegnon, Ivan Perisic and Japhet Tanganga will all leave after their contracts expire
A press release from the club stated: “We can confirm the departures of Eric Dier, Ivan Perisic, Ryan Sessegnon and Japhet Tanganga following the signing of their contracts
We said goodbye to Eric and Ivan in January when they left to join new clubs, initially on loan
“After the end of the 2023/24 season, we part ways with Ryan and Japhet
We thank Eric, Ivan, Ryan and Japhet for their service to the Club and wish them all the best for the future
Dier left Spurs in the January transfer window to sign on loan with German Bundesliga giants Bayern Munich, reuniting with former team-mate Harry Kane
Since arriving in Bavaria, Dier has made a total of 20 appearances, 15 in the Bundesliga and five in the Champions League as Thomas Tuchel’s side were beaten by Real Madrid in the semi-finals
In addition to the first team, Spurs have also confirmed that Charlie Sayers and Billy Heaps from their development squad will be leaving
In addition, under-18 players Kieran Morgan and Han Willhoft-King also left the club after their scholarships ended
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
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