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Serge Aurier Wanted to Leave Tottenham During Summer Transfer Window

Tottenham Hotspur full-back Serge Aurier has revealed he wanted to leave the club in the summer, and he believes he has no competition at his position, despite making no appearances yet this season.

The Ivory Coast international was asked about the right-back competition by an interviewer from Bal des Productions (h/t Goal), and he said the club's decision not to let him leave was a sign they trust him:

"What competition? There isn't any.

"I had decided to leave, which was fine for me. Finally, a lot of things came into account and I could not leave.