Tottenham Hotspur have confirmed that goalkeeper Michel Vorm has now left the club after his contract expired.
The 35-year-old spent five years at the club, acting as deputy to Hugo Lloris. In late 2018, he confessed that he may be forced to leave Spurs this summer, as he felt “bored” with his role in the team.
The Club can confirm the departure of @Vorm_Official following the conclusion of his contract.
We would like to thank Michel and wish him every success in the future. #COYS ⚪️ #THFC
— Tottenham Hotspur (@SpursOfficial) June 7, 2019
He has now got his wish, with Spurs confirming the news of his departure in a post on their official website.
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“Michel, 35, joined us from Swansea City in July, 2014, and went on to make 47 appearances in all competitions.
“The Dutch international goalkeeper, capped 15 times for his country, proved to be a valuable member of the squad both on and off the pitch.
Last season, Vorm lost quickly lost his place in the squad to Argentine Paulo Gazzaniga, who took Vorm’s position on the bench for the vast majority of the campaign.
The Dutchman managed four appearances for Mauricio Pochettino’s side last season, before a knee injury forced him into a spell on the sidelines. In the absence of both Vorm and the injured Lloris, Gazzaniga was given a number of chances to impress, and he did enough to earn a promotion to second-choice shot stopper.
Spurs also confirmed that academy members
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