Marcel Sabitzer reacts to rumours Tottenham want Julian Nagelsmann and addresses his future
Marcel Sabitzer has responded to suggestions he could move to Tottenham with RB Leipzig manager Julian Nagelsmann this summer as he nears the final year of his contract.
The north Londoners have been identified as the likeliest destination for the Leipzig skipper should he refuse a new contract with the Bundesliga side, who would be moved to cash in rather than risk losing him for nothing.
But he might not be the only Leipzig star heading to Spurs, with Nagelsmann reportedly the top choice to replace Jose Mourinho if the Portuguese coach cannot arrest the side’s poor form.
Questioned about the speculation linking the duo with Spurs, Sabitzer was coy on both his own future and that of his manager, though he did leave the door open to leaving Leipzig.
Asked if he will be joining Tottenham with Nagelsmann this summer, Sabitzer told SportBild: ‘I do not know what Julian is up to!
‘I have to say: I have a contract until 2022, and not just until this summer.
‘My closest circle knows my thoughts. I don’t have any stress.
‘The question always arises if the two parties will come together. But my salary is not my main focus.
‘I don’t play football to build a money store after my career.’
He added: ‘Leipzig are already one of the great clubs. But RB does not have to be the only great club in my life. I am only 26 years old.’
Tottenham would be looking to pay a cut-price fee for Sabitzer giving that he is entering the final year of his contract with Leipzig, much as they did with Southampton and Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg last summer.
Nagelsmann, however, will be much more expensive – especially as Spurs will face a bill of as much as £30m to terminate Mourinho’s contract early, should they decide to do so.
MORE : Tottenham decide top choice to replace Jose Mourinho if poor form continues
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