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Jan Vertonghen signs new three-year contract with Tottenham

Jan Vertonghen signs a new deal to remain at Tottenham Hotspur until 2019
Image: Spurs defender Jan Vertonghen has comitted his future to the club

Tottenham centre-back Jan Vertonghen has signed an improved three-year contract to remain at the club until 2019.

The Belgium international joined Spurs in 2012 from Ajax and has made 179 appearances for Mauricio Pochettino's side.

"It's a big relief," Vertonghen told Spurs TV. "I'm very happy to be here, the future look great so I'm very happy to be a part of it."

"This is an unbelievable group of guys and talent and I feel privileged to be a part of that.

"This is probably the strongest squad that I've ever played in. I can't imagine playing anywhere else.

LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM - APRIL 10:  Toby Alderweireld of Tottenham Hotspur (R) with Jan Vertonghen celebrates as he scores their second goal during the Bar
Image: Jan Vertonghen has formed a formidable partnership with Belgian compatriot Toby Alderweireld

"We created a great atmosphere in the team and there's a great buzz around Tottenham."

The announcement comes 24 hours after striker Harry Kane signed a new six-year deal to remain at White Hart Lane until 2022.

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Eric Dier, Dele Alli, Christian Eriksen, Kyle Walker and Danny Rose have also signed new deals since the start of the season

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Vertoghen has 85 caps for Belgium and was named in the PFA Team of the Year following a successful first season at the club in 2012/13. 

Vertonghen and Tottenham host Swansea on Saturday looking to return to form after a run of only one win in their last 10 fixtures. 

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