Following his high profile switch from English side Tottenham Hotspur to Qatari giants Al Duhail, Kenyan international Michael Olunga has warmly welcomed Toby Alderweireld to 2020 Qatar Star League champions.The Belgian defender has ended his six-year association with the London club after joining Spurs from current Spanish champions Atletico Madrid. Olunga took to Twitter to welcome Alderweireld to Duhail with the Qatar season just around the corner. Welcome to @DuhailSC 💪🏾💪🏾 https://t.co/iBHOEjqGpy— MICHAEL OLUNGA (@OgadaOlunga) July 27, 2021 Al Duhail are reported to have forked out £13 million for the defender who is set to replace Medhi Benatia who failed to renew his contract with the club.The club revealed that they have tied down Alderweireld to a three year contract and highlighted his experience after being an integral member of Spurs.“The club’s management has completed the procedures of contracting with Belgian defender Toby Alderweireld , coming from the English club Tottenham Hotspur, with a contract that extends for the next three seasons,”“The Belgian defender is one of the names that succeeded in proving their presence in the English Premier League during the past seasons, after he appeared with his former team at a distinguished technical level,” read a statement from the club.The 32-year-old forged a formidable centerback partnership with Jan Vertonghen, making 236 appearances in all competitions including a runners up finish in the 2018-2019 Champions League.A message to you 🤍 pic.twitter.com/hoEjOzBXo5— Toby Alderweireld (@AlderweireldTob) July 27, 2021 Alderweireld took to Twitter to bid farewell to the Spurs fans, teammates and the technical bench for the unforgettable moments. “Six years, two homes, a Champions League final and so many memories. You made me feel a part of your club from the moment I walked out at White Hart Lane and roared us on, no matter what, into our new, special, stadium,”“Thank you first to the fans and then to my team-mates and every incredible member of the Spurs staff, backroom and beyond. This club will always be in mine and my family’s heart. Love Toby,” said Alderweireld.
