Tottenham defender, Jan Vertonghen announces his departure from the club after eight years and more than 300 appearances

Jan Vertonghen has announced his departure from Tottenham Hotspur after eight years at the Premier League club in an emotional message. The Belgium defender, whose contract was extended in June until the end of the current season made 315 appearances in all competitions since joining from Ajax in 2012.
 He wrote on Twitter: “So my time at the club comes to an end. A sad day for many reasons. I will miss the friends I’ve made here, the staff that make the club run, playing at the amazing new stadium & of course you fans.
“Thank you for all the support over the years. You’ve been amazing. We had many unbelievable memories but for now, it’s goodbye.”
 Tottenham are also expected to confirm the departure of goalkeeper Michel Vorm, whose contract also expired at the end of the season.