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Vertonghen to retire at end of season
Belgium's Timothy Castagne (left) and Jan Vertonghen during the 2022 FIFA World Cup Qualifying match at the King Power at Den Dreef Stadium in Leuven, Belgium, March 24, 2021

FORMER Tottenham and Belgium defender Jan Vertonghen has announced he will retire at the end of the season.

The 37-year-old plays for Belgian Pro League side Anderlecht and revealed today he will bring the curtain down on his 19-year career.

Vertonghen started his career with Dutch side Ajax, where he won the Eredivisie twice before moving to Tottenham in 2012.

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