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Published 14:45 11 Sept 2018 BST
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"That's not true. This summer, I quickly understood Tottenham wanted to keep me. So, I had to battle to get my place back in the team. To be in the first team again is a victory for me."
Alderweireld, whose Belgium side made it to the semi-finals of the World Cup in the summer, has yet to put pen to paper on a new deal with Mauricio Pochettino's side and it's claimed that his current contract, which expires in 2020, dictates that he will be available for just £25 million next summer.
Given the fact that £25 million would be considered a bargain for a defender as talented as Alderweireld in the current transfer climate, United could face some stiff competition if they return with a bid for him next summer.
"I just try to help Tottenham as best I can with my qualities," Alderweireld added. "Regarding my future, everything that was said in the press was not right all the time."Football

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