Tottenham midfielder rejects new contract offer from Spurs as exit announced
Willhoft-King was one of several players released by Tottenham earlier this month (5 June).
But Wenham – speaking exclusively to Tottenham News – has revealed that the North London club didn’t want to lose the Under-18 midfielder.
“Willhoft-King was offered a new contract but decided to turn it down,” Wenham said.
“It is absolutely the correct decision for him. Tyrese Hall and George Abbott have both signed long-term deals, and he probably felt that the same pathway wasn’t available to him.
“This is a brave decision, he has chosen to turn down a contract in an attempt to make faster progress somewhere else. I wish him the best of luck with that.”
Ange Postecoglou must ensure to promote youth at Tottenham
It will be interesting for supporters to discover that Willhoft-King turned down a new deal.
The fact that he was offered a contract suggests the club did value the player.
However, Willhoft-King himself clearly felt that there weren’t enough opportunities for him in North London.
This is something Ange Postecoglou must therefore look to address.
When supporters read that an Under-18 player had been released, they would have likely assumed it was on the club’s terms.
However, this sounds like it was a decision made by the player, and Postecoglou will want to avoid more talented youngsters walking away from Hotspur Way.
In other Tottenham news, the club have been told to sign Ivan Toney amid a £65million update.
