Serge Aurier says he almost came close to leaving Tottenham Hotspur this summer.

The Ivory Coast international says Spurs did not allow him to leave.

Speaking to French-African broadcaster Bal des Productions, Aurier said: "What competition? There isn't any.

"I'd simply decided to leave [this summer], which was normal for me. Many things were taken into consideration. In the end, I wasn't able to leave.

"It proves the club trust me on a lot of points. We'll see how the season pans out, but for now, I'm here, the transfer window is shut and we need to concentrate on the campaign ahead."