Danny Rose has spoken about his immediate future at Tottenham Hotspur, and the 27-year-old hasn't held back in an explosive interview.
Rose, who arguably had the best season of his career in 2016/17, told The Sun that he wants "to play up north".
The interview has since gone viral, with Sky pundit Gary Neville saying: "WTF is Danny Rose thinking!!"
Rose admitted that "time is running out" to win trophies, while suggesting that he wants a pay rise at Spurs.
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He then went onto admit that he hopes Tottenham make a couple more signings, but "not players you have to Google and say, 'Who's that?"
Danny Rose's future at Tottenham now looks in doubt. Image: PA
Here's what Rose told The Sun in a revealing interview:
"At my age, and having missed six months with injury, I have been thinking about this quite a lot," the 27-year-old said.
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"I am reaching my peak and have probably only got one big contract left in me. Time is running out and I do want to win trophies. I don't want to play football for 15 years and not have one trophy or one medal."
"Sorry, that's not what I am about. I wouldn't be happy with that. I want to win something."
Rose then went onto talk about "playing up north" in the future:
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"My short-term focus is to get back to playing like last year and if I do that the long-term will take care of itself.
"I'm not saying I want out, but if something came to me that was concrete, I'd have no qualms about voicing my opinions to anyone at the club.
"I will say this too - I will play up north. I don't know exactly when, but I will get back up north and play some football somewhere,' continued Rose.
"I moved away from home (from Leeds to Spurs) at 16. Yes I've got team-mates who have moved away from families in South Korea and Argentina, but I have been away for over ten years now and I don't get to see my mum that often.
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"I am going to make it my priority before I retire to play football up there.'
Rose also went onto claim that he expects a pay rise if he is offered a new contract:
"Being injured has harmed me on and off the field in a lot of ways,
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"When you're injured you get a lot of time to think and I've had a lot of 'what if?' moments. It's been hard to deal with.
"One thing is for sure - I know my worth and I will make sure I get what I am worth.
"I am not playing as well as I have done not to get paid what I think I am worth."
Image: PA
Well, that escalated quickly.
(H/T: The Sun)
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