Sol Campbell pledges to Spurs

Sol Campbell has ended speculation he was leaving White Hart Lane at

Sol Campbell has ended speculation he was leaving White Hart Lane at

the end of the season on a free transfer by declaring "I'm going nowhere."

The Spurs skipper was free to negotiate with with clubs from today under the Bosman Ruling. Manchester United were said to be favourites to sign the England defender.

But the 26-year-old continued: "I want to play for Tottenham - that's it. I've been here for so long and there's no reason to think I would want to leave.

"For me to do well at this club would mean everything. I play for Spurs with a passion and desire and it hurts me when we lose."

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