The father of Tottenham's Emerson Royal has claimed that his son would be 'better suited' at a club like Real Madrid.
Royal has struggled to hold down a regular starting place at Spurs since signing from Barcelona for £25.8 million in 2021, and is currently on the sidelines nursing a knee injury he suffered while on international duty with Brazil.
In January Spurs drafted in Pedro Porro to play in Royal's right wing-back slot putting his future at the club in doubt.
Now, the 24-year-old's father has stated that his son's services would be better served elsewhere, eyeing a big summer move for defender.
Speaking on the Charla Podcast, Emerson Zulu, who also acts as the player's agent said: 'There is a great possibility that Emerson will leave Tottenham.
'We believe it's time for him to take a bigger leap and to go to a team that fights for titles. I think he fits a giant like Real Madrid.'
However, the proposed move transfer seems to be news to Royal himself and has quickly hit back at his father's comments, denying his has any intention of leaving North London.
The Brazilian stated: 'Although he is entitled to his own opinion, I have never spoken to him about it and I have always made it clear that I am happy at Tottenham.
'As a professional athlete, I am proud to represent the team that believed in me and gave me the opportunity to showcase my skills.'
Royal has played 73 times for Spurs since making the move from LaLiga, scoring 3 goals but has failed to convince supporters as a long-term viable option.
He last played for the club in Antonio Conte's final game as boss, the 3-3 draw with Southampton last month, and has since missed the whole of Cristian Stellini's interim manager reign with injury.
Stellini was removed from his post following Tottenham's humiliating 6-1 defeat to Newcastle on Sunday, with Ryan Mason taking charge of the first team for the remainder of the season.