Tottenham Hotspur manager Antonio Conte says Harry Winks felt it was the right time to leave the club.

The Spurs academy graduate, 26, has joined Sampdoria on loan for the 2022/23 season.

And Conte has not ruled out bringing Winks back into the fold for the following campaign.

Asked about the move, Conte said: "First of all we are talking about a really good player. Last season he played with us and he played well. It was for the player and the player felt this to try and go and play regularly, play every game.

"I think it is a good opportunity for Sampdoria, especially. They are getting a really good player. And also for Harry, to go outside of England and into Italy to play in an important league. It will be good.

"But he's going on loan, then next season we will see. For sure, we are talking about a really good player that is going there to play regularly and it is a great signing for Sampdoria if this deal is done."