June 8th 2024.
Tanguy Ndombele, Tottenham's record-breaking midfielder, has faced a tumultuous time during his loan stint with Galatasaray this season. As a result, reports have surfaced claiming that the club has decided to release him on a free transfer this summer. The Frenchman, who joined Spurs for a whopping €62 million from Lyon in 2019, has not been able to make a significant impact in his first two seasons with the club.
After struggling to find his footing at Tottenham, Ndombele was allowed to return to Lyon on loan halfway through his third season. He then made a move to Napoli on loan last season and played a key role in the team's Serie A title win, making 40 appearances. However, Napoli opted not to make his move permanent, leading to Ndombele being loaned out to Galatasaray last summer.
Despite winning another league title with Galatasaray, Ndombele's time in Turkey was marred by fitness issues. He only managed to start four league games, causing concern for both the club and the player. Initially set to report back to Tottenham for pre-season training, it is now being reported that an 'amicable' agreement has been reached between the club and the midfielder to terminate his contract.
Tottenham's manager at the time, Jose Mourinho, had praised Ndombele's talent, claiming it was 'second to none'. However, he also criticized the midfielder's attitude, stating that he always expected more from him due to his immense potential. Ndombele, who had signed a six-year deal with Spurs in 2019 worth £200,000 a week, now has just one year remaining on his contract.
According to reports, a final agreement between Ndombele and Tottenham will be reached in the coming days, allowing the 27-year-old to seek a new club as a free agent this summer. Ndombele's struggles at Tottenham have been highlighted by other managers as well, with Antonio Conte and Mourinho both stating that he has the talent, but needs to work harder and play for the team rather than himself.
Mourinho had also expressed his frustration with Ndombele, stating that he loves him as a player but believes he can do much better. He even went on to say that Ndombele should take responsibility for not being selected for the French national team, as he believes the midfielder is better than other players who were chosen. Despite his ups and downs at Tottenham, Ndombele's talent and potential have never been in question, and it remains to be seen where he will end up next.
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