Tottenham Hotspur new boy Toby Alderweireld is relishing his defensive partnership with countryman Jan Vertonghten.
Alderweireld spent last season on loan at St. Mary’s with Southampton and earlier this summer he landed at White Hart Lane on a permanent transfer from Atletico Madrid.
The Belgium international has been reunited with his former Ajax Amsterdam and national team-mate Vertonghen in north London and he is relishing playing alongside his compatriot.
The duo lined-up in a pre-season friendly against an MLS All-Stars side yesterday – Spurs lost 2-1 –and Alderweireld is happy with the way things are turning out.
“It feels familiar to play alongside Jan, I like the system we play and I like the team so I’m very happy, I feel very confident”, he was quoted as saying by his club’s site.
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The 26-year-old is one of the three signings made by Spurs in the close season, which include Kevin Wimmer and Kieran Trippier apart from the Belgian.
Mauricio Pochettino will be keen to see his side improve upon their fifth placed Premier League finish from last season and aim for a top four spot in the forthcoming season.
Tottenham will begin their league campaign with a visit to Old Trafford against Manchester United on 8th August.
