Willian Jose has apologised to Real Sociedad for attempting to force a January transfer to Tottenham - a move the 28-year-old labelled as a 'dream'.
Spurs, who ended the window without signing a striker to cover for the injured Harry Kane, had touted Jose as a potential transfer target. This
Jose admitted that he had asked to be excluded from their Copa del Rey tie with Espanyol as he wasn't in the right frame of mind, but that he is focused on returning to the Sociedad side.
"I said I wouldn't be called up for [the fixture against] Espanyol. I don't know if it was the best decision. I had a lot of information in my head and I ended up telling the president that it wasn't in my head to go to the game.
"I saw that it was a great opportunity for me to leave and play in the Champions League for a Premier League team. I have a dream of playing in the Premier League. It didn't happen, but I'm very happy.
"I'm always grateful to Real for everything they've given me, for how they have backed me, and now I just have to work as I was working in the last few weeks to win back my place."
It's evident that news of interest from Spurs turned Jose's head, but he vowed to fight for fans' affection once again.
"I just want to keep scoring goals and bringing joy to the fans, and for those inside Anoeta to chant my name again - that would be a huge joy," he added.
Source : 90min