Antonio Conte vents Tottenham transfer frustration - ‘What happened in January was not easy’

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Jonathan Gorrie17 February 2022

Antonio Conte believes Tottenham “weakened the squad” over the course of the January transfer window as the Italian’s damning assessment of the club continues.

After delivering a bleak assessment of Spurs’ chances of qualifying for next season’s Champions League, Conte appeared to vent his frustration at the business conducted last month.

Rodrigo Bentancur and Dejan Kulusevksi joined from Juventus but the club missed out on deals for Adama Traore and Luis Diaz.

Elsewhere, Bryan Gil, Tanguy Ndombele, Giovani Lo Celso and Dele Alli all left the club and, speaking to Sky Sport Italia, Conte lamented the business.

“What happened in January was not easy,” he said.

“We lost four players in January. Four important players for Tottenham, and we brought in only two.

“So even just in terms of numbers, rather than reinforce the squad, we on paper weakened it. Bentancur and Kulusevski are ideal prospects for Tottenham, because Tottenham are seeking young players they can develop and grow, not players who are ready. That is the issue.”

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