Alderweireld: Micky van de Ven can ‘level up’ without leaving Spurs

Toby Alderweireld says Micky van de Ven has the talent to “level up” and become one of the best centre-backs in the world, and does not necessarily need to leave Tottenham to get there. The 25-year-old, famed for his pace, joined Spurs from Wolfsburg in the summer of 2023 and is approaching 100 competitive appearances for the club.

Van de Ven has tasted Europa League success and Champions League football, yet Tottenham have endured back-to-back 17th-place finishes and unexpected relegation battles that have raised questions about his future. Those circumstances, together with his personal ambition, mean a move would attract plenty of interest from top sides across Europe.

Alderweireld highlighted Van de Ven’s ability to defend 1v1 with space behind him and praised his mentality: “I think he has the right mentality...

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