π¨ JUST IN: Ex-Tottenham star Tanguay Ndombele sends a STRONG message to all fans weeks after completing his move to Ligue1 side OGC Nice.
Fresh start for ex-Tottenham midfielder Tanguy Ndombele as he joins OGC Nice
Former Tottenham Hotspur midfielder Tanguy Ndombele has secured a move to French giants OGC Nice following the termination of his contract at White Hart Lane.
The French midfielder has endured a difficult spell at Hotspur Way after moving to North London in the summer of 2019 for a fee in the region of Β£63 million, which was a transfer record at N17. However, despite having very high potential, the Frenchman struggled to make it at the club. There are multiple problems we could note for the move not working out, from his clash with Jose Mourinho to falling down the pecking order under Conte.
Daniel Levy negotiated a couple of loan moves away to ensure that the Frenchman got his halo back as he moved to Napoli and Galatasaray, respectively. However, none of those worked out for Tanguy, and Spurs had to terminate his contract to get rid of his mighty wage bill on the books at White Hart Lane.
Ndombele determined to write a new chapter in France
Now, he is back in the French league with OGC Nice, looking to not only rejuvenate his career but also prove his credentials. Speaking in an exclusive interview with French outlet Nice-Matin, the 27-year-old was quizzed about his new club and whether he has something to prove.
Ndomble admitted the fact that he has endured a complicated career so far before acknowledging that he has βgot things to prove.β
The former Spurs midfielder said:
βJoining Nice is a natural choice, given my somewhat complicated career over the last few years. Coming back to France was the right choice for me. Iβve known Florian Maurice since my time at Lyon, and thatβs also what tipped the balance. I had a good feeling that Nice was the best choice for me. Iβm at a stage in my football life where I need to play. I want to rediscover some of my sensations. Iβm happy to be here; the coach talks to me like he talks to all the players. Thereβs no guarantee of playing time, but I know Iβve got things to prove. The most important thing is the team.β