Andros Townsend is getting his move away from Tottenham Hotspur, but is leaving with a heavy heart.
Reports this morning claim that Spurs have agreed a £12m fee with Newcastle United for the winger, who has spent 16 years at the White Hart Lane club, rising through their academy and into the first team.
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His lack of playing time under Mauricio Pochettino this season – only 64 minutes in the Premier League – has forced him to look for a new club, and the England international is now Newcastle bound.
The 24-year-old, who is expected to undergo a medical and discuss personal terms on Tyneside tomorrow, took to Twitter to say an emotional goodbye to the club where he has spent his entire career.
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Emotional….. #16years pic.twitter.com/QghZymh6PB
— andros townsend (@andros_townsend) January 26, 2016
Tottenham fans were generally very supportive of Townsend’s new venture…
Thanks @andros_townsend and Good luck with your new challenge. — Jim Howick (@JimHowick) January 26, 2016
@andros_townsend Fair play, Andros. Thanks for giving us everything and wishing you every success in Geordieland.
— Matt Bellotti (@MCMattSally) January 26, 2016
@andros_townsend Have loved watching you over the last 8 years – seeing you develop as a player & then play for England. All the very best. — Chris Miller (@WindyCOYS) January 26, 2016
@andros_townsend Good luck Andros. You’ll always be welcomed back to The Lane.
— Dante Banks ? (@Dante_Banks) January 26, 2016
@andros_townsend Go get ’em Andros. Always #thfc in my eyes. Get yourself to the Euros and take us to the final! — Martin D. Hendry (@martinsaidthis) January 26, 2016
But Newcastle supporters took the opportunity to suggest to Townsend that the grass was greener on the other side, while a couple of Arsenal fans could not help but take a couple of cheeky digs!
@andros_townsend hahaha couldn’t make it at Spurs looool. Your career is still better than your hairline.
— TC | Thierry (@Curts_Arsenal) January 26, 2016
@andros_townsend Turn inside before trying to hit the target. — Matt Cotton (@FindingCotton) January 26, 2016
@andros_townsend @Trippiegg lucky you’re getting out fella. Some people waste their whole career there. AF
— AZAK FEVER (@AzakFeverAFC) January 26, 2016
Don’t worry Andros. Your new home is much better. @andros_townsend pic.twitter.com/aNjDa9iqQu — NUFC Online (@NUFC_Online) January 26, 2016
@SpursInTheBlood @andros_townsend hopefully we can use him well and show off the great player he really is.
— Dane aka Dave ™ (@DJ__NUFC) January 26, 2016
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