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| Dele Ali |
Tottenham Hotspur midfielder Dele
Alli says he would rather 'hang up his boots' than play for rivals Arsenal. The
20-year-old has been instrumental to the clubs title charge this season,
scoring eight goals - assisting a further nine - in 31 Barclays Premier League
appearances.
Spurs are on course to finish above the Gunners in the league for the first time since 1995. Mauricio Pochettino's troops are five points clear of their fiercest rivals with five games remaining.
When asked whether he'd play for Arsenal or rather consider retirement from the game, he said, ‘’I'm hanging up my boots, then.’’
The England player further revealed why he favoured a move to North London instead of Liverpool.
"I knew I'd get a chance [to play] if I came here, that's one of the main reasons I decided to sign for Spurs. We've got a great manager who does a lot of good work with youngsters. You can see that this season. We’ve got great youngsters in the team and everyone is looking to fight for their place. It has been a crazy year and I never expected it to happen this quickly."
Spurs are on course to finish above the Gunners in the league for the first time since 1995. Mauricio Pochettino's troops are five points clear of their fiercest rivals with five games remaining.
When asked whether he'd play for Arsenal or rather consider retirement from the game, he said, ‘’I'm hanging up my boots, then.’’
The England player further revealed why he favoured a move to North London instead of Liverpool.
"I knew I'd get a chance [to play] if I came here, that's one of the main reasons I decided to sign for Spurs. We've got a great manager who does a lot of good work with youngsters. You can see that this season. We’ve got great youngsters in the team and everyone is looking to fight for their place. It has been a crazy year and I never expected it to happen this quickly."