Mourinho was a known admirer of Alderweireld during his time at Manchester United , and was left frustrated when attempts to sign him didn't prove successful. (Image: Tottenham Hotspur FC via Getty I)"I am very, very happy," said Alderweireld after signing a new deal that will keep him at the club until he's 34. I think another couple of years here at Spurs, there is no place I can be happier. "I am honoured to play for this club and am a small piece of getting to the next level." Tottenham face Mourinho's former club Chelsea on Sunday, knowing that a win would see them leap into the Premier League's top four.

Source: Daily Mirror December 20, 2019 10:11 UTC