Tottenham full-back Serge Aurier has confessed that he had decided to leave north London during the summer.
The Ivory Coast international is yet to make an appearance in Mauricio Pochettino’s side so far this season, with centre-half Davinson Sanchez preferred to him at right-back in the North London Derby.
Colombia international Sanchez had not played the position before, but the Argentine boss picked him when first choice Kyle Walker-Peters was ruled out for the key Premier League match.
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Despite his absence from the side, Aurier said the club’s refusal to allow him to leave showed their faith in him.