Harry Winks signs new five-year contract with Tottenham

Double Deal | Winks signs second Spurs contract in five months
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Tom Collomosse14 February 2017

The midfielder’s latest agreement will expire at the end of the 2021-22 campaign, meaning it has been prolonged by another year. The improved wage for Winks is expected to come in around the £25,000-a-week mark.

Chairman Daniel Levy’s move shows the high regard in which Winks is now held at White Hart Lane.

Though he has some way to go to establish himself as a regular starter, there is cautious optimism that Winks, who turned 21 earlier this month, could make the same impact as fellow homegrown players Ledley King and Harry Kane.

Winks caught the eye of Mauricio Pochettino soon after the Argentine was made manager in May 2014, but he has started to make serious strides only this season.

The academy graduate has made 25 appearances this term and also scored his first goal for the club, in the 3-2 win over West Ham on November 19.

Winks was also given a starting place for the decisive Champions League tie in Monaco three days later. Although Tottenham lost the game 2-1 and exited the competition, Winks enhanced his standing with a composed performance.

"I've been playing for Tottenham since I was six, but I feel like I'm gradually getting a more important role," said Winks.

Harry Winks celebrates with Mauricio Pochettino after scoring his first senior goal for Spurs Photo: Dean Mouhtaropoulos/Getty Images
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Winks is targeting a starting place in Tottenham’s next game, the first leg of their last-32 Europa League tie at Ghent on Thursday.

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Pochettino is expected to take a strong squad to Belgium but may give a breather to those who have played most often, like Victor Wanyama, Kyle Walker and Christian Eriksen.

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