Destiny Udogie exclusive: What happened away from football was a shock, something I'd never experienced before, I don't wish it on anyone but Spurs have really helped me and everything is good now, I don't think about it any more'

"The defender first joined Tottenham Hotspur from Udinese in 2022, being loaned back to the Serie A club for a season before making the move to North London a year later. Since then he's made more than 80 appearances for Spurs, also forcing his way into the Italy squad, earning 12 caps so far."

"Udogie was part of Spurs' starting line-up as they beat Manchester United in the Europa League final in Bilbao last season, to secure the club's first major trophy for 17 years, but has had two brief spells out of the 11 this season following a couple of knee injuries. Speaking at the launch of PUMA's new flagship store in central London, he says he has overcome those fitness issues."

"I had some setbacks but I'm feeling good and I just want to make sure I stay fit now, said Udogie, who recently returned to the team. Obviously as a player you always want to play, so when you stay out of the team it's not easy, but I've got my family and they help me every day."

Destiny Udogie moved from Udinese to Tottenham Hotspur in 2022, with a season-long loan back to Udinese before joining Spurs in North London. He has made over 80 appearances for Tottenham and earned 12 caps for Italy. Udogie started in Tottenham's Europa League final victory over Manchester United, securing the club's first major trophy in 17 years. He experienced two brief absences this season because of knee injuries but has returned to the team and prioritizes staying fit. Udogie maintains a long-term relationship with PUMA and attended the brand's flagship store launch in London.

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