‘Janssen turned down Galatasaray to stay at Spurs’
Vincent Janssen has turned down the chance of a move to Turkish side Galatasaray to stay and fight for his place at Tottenham, according to his agent.
He scored 27 goals in 34 league appearances last season with AZ Alkmaar which saw him move to White Hart Lane in a deal worth almost £20million.
However, things haven’t quite gone to plan for the major summer acquisition with him failing to hit the back of the net from open play this campaign.
His three goals have come from the penalty spot and he has not played for two months owing, in part, to an injury sustained in December.
And his agent has revealed that the Dutchman rejected a transfer to the Turkish Super Lig as he wants to be part of Mauricio Pochettino’s plans in north London.
“He decided to turn down all interest,” Patrick van Diermen told Omroep Brabant. “Galatasaray came with an offer but Vincent will stay with Tottenham Hotspur. He decided to turn down Galatasaray.
“Vincent chose Tottenham Hotspur in the summer fully aware of what his chances would be to play.
“He signed a long-term contract with a good club with fantastic facilities and a good coach.
“Before he got injured he got playing time every week. He is enjoying his time and wants to fight for his chance.”