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Tottenham won’t regret missing out on transfer – Free transfer was worth missing

Tottenham Hotspur missed out on the signing of Yann Sommer this summer, because he wanted to remain a number one. Voetbal Nieuws relay information from Het Laatste Niuews today regarding the goalkeeper, who is facing criticism at Club Brugge. The…

By Sean Lunt · Sport Witness

Published: Saturday, 19 September 2026 at 9:22 AM

Key Things to Know

Sport Witness suggests Tottenham will not regret missing out on signing goalkeeper Yann Sommer on a free transfer.
Sommer rejected Tottenham and Villarreal because he prioritized guaranteed first-team minutes over a backup role.
The Swiss goalkeeper joined Club Brugge on a three-year free transfer deal but has faced criticism for poor performances.

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Tottenham Hotspur reportedly avoided a potential mistake after missing out on signing goalkeeper Yann Sommer on a free transfer during the summer. Reports relayed by Voetbal Nieuws from Het Laatste Nieuws indicate that Sommer rejected Tottenham and Villarreal because neither could guarantee him regular first-team football, leading him to choose Club Brugge instead.

Sport Witness argues that Spurs are unlikely to regret missing out on the former Inter Milan goalkeeper, who has faced heavy criticism following high-profile errors in Belgium. Tottenham subsequently signed Martin Dúbravka on a free transfer from Burnley to serve as experienced backup to Antonin Kinsky.

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