Former Tottenham defender Jan Vertonghen has completed his move to Benfica. He joins the Portuguese side on a free transfer.
Jan Vertonghen has completed his move to Benfica on Friday afternoon.
The 33-year-old joins the club in a three-year deal keeping him in Portugal until 2023.
Vertonghen left Tottenham following the conclusion of their 2019/20 campaign in July.
The Belgian’s contract expired and the club were not keen to offer him an extension. The defender found himself surplus to options for Mourinho in the just-concluded season.
In the Premier League, Vertonghen featured only 23 times for Spurs last term. However, a new adventure awaits the Belgian at the Estádio Sport Lisboa e Benfica.
The 33-year-old was announced as a Benfica player this afternoon via the club’s website.
Speaking at his unveiling, Vertonghen said: “I came here to win trophies and I want to help the club to achieve those things. Becoming [Portuguese] champion is definitely a goal I want to achieve.”
He added: “If you look at the Benfica team now, it’s great. It’s one of the goals of the club to continue playing in the Champions League and I think we can definitely achieve that.”
Tottenham have quickly moved on from Vertonghen as well. The club’s new-signing Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg has already taken the no 5 jersey worn by the Belgian while at the club.
Be sure not to miss out on the latest news about Tottenham
Download our brand new App and follow your favorite players, clubs, and much more
