Tottenham star Toby Alderweireld not disappointed Manchester United transfer failed to happen
Belgian international was heavily linked with a summer switch to Old Trafford as he refused to sign a new deal at Spurs
TOBY ALDERWEIRELD has denied seeking to quit Tottenham - and insisted he is glad to be back in their team.
The Belgian international with 12 months left on his contract looked odds-on to move to Old Trafford after snubbing a new deal at Spurs.
And after helping his country finish third in the World Cup, the 29-year-old speaking ahead of the Nations League clash with Iceland was told he was going nowhere.
Alderweireld said: "I quickly came to understand, together with my advisors, that I would be staying put at Tottenham.
"However I can't talk about all that was said in a news conference.
"It is even a personal triumph for me to have got my place back in their team. I worked hard for it.
"It is not a disappointment for me that I did not get a transfer. I did not want to leave at all costs.
"People said that I wanted to leave the club, but that was not true.
"Not everything that has been said in the media has been correct.
"I just try to help Tottenham as I can with the abilities I have.
"The World Cup was good for me. I worked hard, and showed what I can do.
"I'm now on cloud nine with the birth of my daughter, Ayla, and I'm always glad to play for Belgium.
"So I am happy on all levels."