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TOBY ALDERWEIRELD is happy to stay in Tottenham because the time left on his release clause is over.
There is only 48 hours left for a club to activate the exit which has been inserted into its contract with the Spurs with a bid of £ 25 million.
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Despite the interest of Manchester United and Italian giants Roma, the Belgian defender admitted that he was planning to stay in Tottenham this season.
He said: "I focus on the Spurs and I try to deliver the work I have to do. I am happy and that's it.
"Do I think I will always be a Spurs player at the start of the season?
"Yes, that's my goal. In football everything can go fast, but I'm just concentrating on the Spurs and getting in shape for the start of the season. "
The release clause in the Alderweireld contract can only be activated two weeks before the end of the transfer period, which is Thursday.
He was named captain by manager Mauricio Pochettino in the first half of their 3-2 win over Juventus in Singapore on Sunday.
Ironically, the Spurs will face Manchester United in Shanghai on Thursday.
But Alderweireld, 30, said: "I think the manager knows that I am committed to the club and the team, but you never know in football.
"I was captain for the match against Juventus, which shows that the manager has confidence in me.
"Yes, the release clause is exhausting and again, anything can happen.
"But I'm concentrating on the Spurs and in my head I'll be playing for the Spurs."
The release clause is exhausting and again, anything can happen.
Toby Alderweireld
Alderweireld's outstanding performance last season suggests he did not let speculation affect his game.
He added, "I work hard and do what needs to be done.
"I do my best, as in all the clubs I've been to – since the first day, I'm doing my best."
Pochettino has put his players to the heat and moisture test of the Far East.
Alderweireld said: "Yes, we worked very hard. It is very hot, altitude makes breathing difficult.
"We feel that there is no air to breathe, but against Juventus, we have shown that we are at the level we want to be."
Pochettino has lined up a number of young players – such as Anthony Georgiou, 22, Japhet Tanganga, 20, and Troy Parrott, 17, in the win against the champions of Italy.
Alderweireld said: "Many of these players showed that they had quality.
"The manager gives them confidence by telling them," Look, if you play well, you can play ".
"It's a great momentum for them. Even though they may be returning to their teams, they know that if they play well, they can be there.
Alderweireld believes that the emergence of Pochettino puppies will give Spurs more teeth in the next season after finishing fourth.
He added: "We played against a very good team at Juventus – and we had more young players than them.
"Not only was the result encouraging, but the way we play football
"We have to continue to improve because the Premier League does not stop, it also improves. But I think we'll be stronger this season. "
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