Toby Alderweireld says being loyal motivated him to sign a new contract with Tottenham Hotspur, a club he didn't want to leave, despite a host of rumours linking the defender with a move.
Alderweireld put pen to paper on a deal until 2023 on Friday to end speculation he would leave north London on a free transfer in the summer.
Tottenham Hotspuru270dufe0f We are delighted to announce that @AlderweireldTob has signed a new contract with the Club until 2023. #THFC u26aaufe0f #COYS
The 30-year-old explained his reasons to Dan Kilpatrick of the London Evening Standard: "I know I can get maybe a different deal somewhere else but I chose loyalty, Spurs and football.