I was considered not suitable for EPL at Spurs -Ekong

Watford centre-back, William Troost-Ekong, seems to have launched a subtle jibe at Premier League side Tottenham Hotspur with his recent post on social media.

The Nigeria international continued his youth career at the English top-flight side after leaving Fulham in 2010, and eventually made his Premier League debut in Watford’s 3-2 triumph over Aston Villa on August 14.

Nevertheless, he left Spurs after failing to make the club’s first team – thus, that inspired his move to Dutch top-flight side FC Groningen in search of first-team action.

“One of my last moments at Tottenham, before I left Spurs, was when I had a meeting with one of my coaches, he told me and my mum that I wasn’t good enough to play, that he didn’t think I could make it as a football player,” Troost-Ekong had told Udinese website.

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“This kind of upset me so much at the time but later became a big point for me to prove, first to them, then to myself and finally to the world that I am good enough to make it to the top.”

However, the 28-year-old had no regrets afterwards, expressing his delight for not giving up on his dream.

“Eight years, six countries, seven clubs, 227 club and 50 international appearances after being told I wasn’t good enough for the Premier League. I made my dream come true. What’s next?! Believe in yourself!!! 14/08/21,” Troost-Ekong wrote on Instagram.

After spells at Gent, Bursaspor and Udinese, Troost-Ekong completed a permanent switch to Watford – penning a five-year deal for an undisclosed amount.