Tanguy Ndombele’s time with Premier League side Tottenham Hotspur could come to an end soon. According to ESPN’s sources, Ndombele clashed with Jose Mourinho earlier this week and told the Portuguese manager that he doesn’t want to play for him anymore.
Reportedly, Ndombele and Mourinho had an altercation during training on Monday due to the French midfielder’s lack of playing time and criticism he had to endure in recent months. The two continued the exchange in Mourinho’s office, which is when the 23-year-old midfielder made his statement.
ESPN adds that the relationship between Ndombele and Mourinho is beyond repairable. The player is now looking to move away from Tottenham, and his agents are already exploring possible available options.
Tanguy Ndombele was one of the most sought-after players last summer, receiving offers from Barcelona, Paris Saint-Germain, and Bayern Munich. Ndombele, however, opted to join Tottenham in a transfer worth close to $70 million after being convinced by then-manager Mauricio Pochettino.
While Ndombele was a regular starter under Pochettino, things changed with Jose Mourinho’s arrival to the club. Since then, he was in and out of the starting lineup while Mourinho often criticized his performances.
Ndombele played 27 games in all competitions with Tottenham, scoring two goals and providing four assists.
