Toby Alderweireld has hinted that he is unhappy at Tottenham amid speculation linking him with a move to Manchester United.
The 29-year-old has made 115 appearances for Spurs since joining from Atletico Madrid back in 2015 and is regarded as one of the most complete defenders in the Premier League.
However, injury problems have blighted Alderweireld's season and the Belgium international only managed to play 14 matches in the English top flight.
To add to Spurs' woes, it's understood Jose Mourinho is lining up a £50million bid to bring to the centre-back to Old Trafford ahead of the 2018/19 campaign.
Asked about his future, Alderweireld told Belgian outlet De Zondag: 'I have another two years (on my) contract.
'Tottenham decides about my future. Of course I have my own idea. But that is not the case now.
'The past season was tough. But I'm glad that I could play the last four matches.
'That means that I am ready for the World Cup.'
Alderweireld misses his family back home in Antwerp and admitted that he does not enjoy travelling around Europe.
'I sometimes think about another life. I think I would be at least as happy,' he added.
'I am probably not the average footballer. I do not like all that travelling or living in famous cities. I am attached to Antwerp and especially to my family. I miss that.
'I was not there when my brother's twins were born. I have never even celebrated a Christmas. I can never turn up at my parents spontaneously.
'I sometimes fear [I'll have] an early midlife crisis. I have not been able to do enough crazy things in my life.
'Footballers have a nice life. We have our business financially well organised. That gives me peace of mind, especially now that I become a father. But that does not mean that everything is rosy.'
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