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He has never downed his tools and has always remained a consummate professional. Absolutely buzzing with this news.
I am speculating, but there may have been a negotiation of contract length v. salary. When Alderweireld started being resistant about signing a new deal, the £25m escape clause was in place and he was under 30. Now we've had the £25m summer and no one took the bait - and he's over 30. At that point, job security starts to look more attractive than a higher salary.Great news, surprised by the length of the contract
I am speculating, but there may have been a negotiation of contract length v. salary. When Alderweireld started being resistant abut signing a new deal, the £25m escape clause was in place and he was under 30. Now we've had the £25m summer and no one took the bait - and he's over 30. At that point, job security starts to look more attractive than a higher salary.