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'I could earn a lot more somewhere else' - Mourinho key to Alderweireld re-signing at Tottenham

The Belgium defender has committed his future to the north London club and says the new manager's appointment helped him reach his decision

Tottenham defender Toby Alderweireld says Jose Mourinho was a decisive factor in signing a new deal at the club, admitting he could have earned considerably higher wages elsewhere.

The 30-year-old was about to enter the final six months of his contract in north London before committing to fresh terms last month.

Prior to signing a new deal a number of clubs including Serie A outfit Roma had been linked with the Belgium international.