Vertonghen explains why he signed for Benfica



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Ja Vertonghen is one of the reinforcements sound already insured by Benfica for the new season. After eight years in the service of Tottenham, the experienced Belgian defense accepted the invitation of the Eagles and ensures that everything was sealed in two weeks.

“I came to do my best. I still have a few good years to play. I am ambitious, that’s how I would define myself. And that is why my coming to Benfica will work, because we have the same ambition. I want to win trophies, win in Europe, grow with the club … That’s what I want, to be in a club with great ambitions and to want to win a trophy “, he began by saying Vertonghen, in statements reproduced by the newspaper O JOGO in an interview with Benfica Play, continuing.

“The Benfica people were fantastic, very friendly and I felt welcome. They were all there to greet me and they gave me good feelings. Those are the feelings you want to have in a new club, to be welcome. They explained to me the draft, the players, the greatness of the club, the coach … I was very excited and in two weeks everything was resolved. The most important thing is ambition and draft football, but the people at Benfica have already convinced me. It is a special feeling to wear this different sweater: I think it is beautiful and I will be proud of useher ”, explained the Belgian international.

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