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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. Picture date: Wednesday March 24, 2021
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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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