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[MyDaily = Reporter Kim Jong-guk] Tottenham secured Premier League survival, and questions about several players’ futures immediately emerged.
On May 25 (Korean time), Tottenham beat Everton 1-0 in the final match of the 2025–26 Premier League at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London. After fighting relegation through the final day, the win left Tottenham with a 9-11-17 record and 38 points, finishing 17th and clinching survival in the top flight.
Tottenham started Richarlison up front, with Tel, Gallagher and Spence supporting the attack. Palhinha and Bentancur held the midfield, while Udogie, Van de Ven, Damsgaard and Porro formed the backline. Kinski started in goal.
Palhinha scored the decisive goal in the 43rd minute of the first half. His initial header from Tel’s cross hit the post and bounced out, but he reacted quickly to tuck in a left-footed finish from close range, sealing the victory that kept Tottenham in the Premier League.
Captain Romero, sidelined for the season with an injury, stirred controversy by traveling to his native Argentina ahead of the finale. He had planned to watch Belgrano—the club where he made his professional debut—against River Plate in the 2026 Argentine Primera División Apertura final. Facing heavy criticism, Romero canceled those plans and returned to Tottenham Hotspur Stadium for the season-ender. Van de Ven wore the captain’s armband in Romero’s absence and helped lead a clean-sheet performance.
British outlet TeamTalk and others reported on the 25th that Van de Ven, linked with a potential move to Liverpool, dropped a hint about his future at Tottenham. Van de Ven said he intends to stay now that the club has avoided relegation. He had been among the players rumored to leave after the season, with Liverpool reportedly showing interest.
After the Everton match, Van de Ven was asked whether Tottenham can make progress next season. \”I’m sure of it,\” he said. \”We have the right players and an excellent coach. I’m confident we can do better next season. Finishing 17th in the Premier League two seasons in a row is unacceptable. The situation needs to change, and we will make that change happen. We’ll do everything we can to fix the problems. I’m convinced we’ll deliver a far better season next year than the past two.\”
Van de Ven also described talks with head coach De Zerbi. \”De Zerbi saw when I wasn’t feeling great in training. He told me, ‘You’ll be a really important player. I believe in you. I’ve watched you since my Brighton days, and you’re a top player. You’re essential to this team.’ De Zerbi has shown that approach with many players and has injected huge confidence into the squad,\” Van de Ven said.
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