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Juan Foyth explains why he wanted to leave Jose Mourinho's Tottenham and makes Villarreal claim

Former Tottenham defender Juan Foyth has admitted that he knew he wanted to stay at Villarreal from his first day at the club. Joining the Yellow Submarines on a season-long loan deal in October 2020 after limited opportunities at Tottenham, the Argentina international got the regular action he needed in Spain and became a regular in Unai Emery's side.

Playing his part in Villarreal's Europa League success as they defeated Manchester United in the 2020/21 final, the La Liga outfit then activated the clause in their agreement to make Foyth's loan deal permanent. Now thriving at Estadio de la Ceramica and even mentioned in regards to a move to Spanish giants Real Madrid, the 24-year-old has admitted that he realised Villarreal was the club for him straightaway.

"I never thought I would have a feeling like this for a club. From the first day I knew that I wanted to stay," he told Onda Cero.

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