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Porro dreams of Spain return while reaffirming Tottenham commitment

Published 30 October 2026

Tottenham Hotspur defender Pedro Porro says he hopes to return to Spain someday, while stressing that his immediate commitment is to the Premier League club, where his contract runs until 2031. Porro described playing in Spain as a personal dream, citing his home country and his enjoyment of its league. He said it would be unfair to discuss anything beyond Tottenham while he remains under contract, and said the club had shown him respect that he reciprocates. The 27-year-old said he completed his contract renewal before the World Cup so he could focus on the tournament. Tottenham’s deal with him runs through 2031, according to the reports. Porro said he felt valued by the club and suggested he might have secured better terms had he waited until after the competition. His remarks also addressed speculation about interest from Spanish clubs. Porro said clubs had made enquiries about his situation, but he had received no direct approach and did not consider the enquiries genuine interest. He said he had focused on representing his country rather than following the rumours. Reports had linked him with Real Madrid and Barcelona, but Porro did not identify a preferred destination....

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