Former Tottenham keeper Heurelho Gomes has reportedly come out and criticized the club over its treatment of certain players and said he would not recommend any player to join the North London club.
The Brazilian keeper has particularly lashed out at his former employers for their handling of fellow countryman Paulinho.
The midfielder – who was a star in the 2013 Confederations Cup – has cut a sorry figure at the club since making a £17 million move from Corinthians, having made only 15 league appearances this season with most of them being off the bench.
The former Brazil international also cited Roberto Soldado and Erik Lamela’s struggles and highlighted Chelsea’s Willian as an example of a player who turned down a move to Tottenham and is now thriving elsewhere in London.
“It’s the club (who are to blame). Certainly, I would not recommend to anyone (to join Spurs).”
“They paid £28million for (Roberto) Soldado, and they don’t play him. Or look (at) (Erik) Lamela, who was a great (prospect) in Europe, but today you watch Tottenham games and he looks like he can’t play football at all.”
Gomes, who spent six years at White Hart Lane making only 134 appearances after falling down the pecking order has resurrected his own career at Watford, helping them gain promotion to the Premier League and was recently awarded with a new three-year contract.
The former Brazil international however came out on Twitter and criticized newspapers for twisting his words:
It’s unbelievable how people try’s to make trouble, never said that Spurs are what they are saying!
— HEURELHO GOMES (@hdgomes) May 20, 2015
Was just saying about Paulinho’s situation and about my situation, I was disappointed they way they treated me !
— HEURELHO GOMES (@hdgomes) May 20, 2015
I’m still supporting this great Football Club and I will continue do, I have a lot of respect for tottenham !
— HEURELHO GOMES (@hdgomes) May 20, 2015
Just only not agree with the way they treat some players, and I feel very sorry for that , because you’re a great football club!
— HEURELHO GOMES (@hdgomes) May 20, 2015
I had great time, unfortunately it didn’t end up in right way but I really enjoyed my time ! Like you use to love me I do love you as well
— HEURELHO GOMES (@hdgomes) May 20, 2015
