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Joe Rodon claims he's in the dark on his Tottenham future after Wales World Cup exit as French club face £20m decision

Joe Rodon admits he has "no idea" if he has a future at Tottenham Hotspur under Antonio Conte.

The 25-year-old joined Spurs back in 2020 in a deal believed to be worth around £11million, but has so far failed to nail down a regular first team place under three different managers.

The arrival of Italian Conte, whose style favours a ball-playing centre-back in the mould of the Welshman, has unfortunately done little to change things, with the former Swansea City man now on loan with French side Rennes in a bid to find regular football.

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Rodon played all three games for Wales, and was arguably one of the better performers in Rob Page's side during what was otherwise a disastrous World Cup campaign.

But now, with the focus turning back to club football, Rodon's long-term club future could well be back under the microscope soon, with Rennes holding an option to make his move across the Channel permanent at the end of the season for £20m.

The centre-back is contracted to Spurs until 2025, but admits he is unsure what the future will hold.

"I have no idea," he told The Sun when asked what might come next. "It is up to Rennes. All I can do is perform, give my best and we will see."

When pressed on whether he had spoken to Conte about his future, he added: "He's a very busy man. They are in the Champions League and they are non-stop. There are people in the club who deal with me. He sent his wishes, which I was very happy to receive."

Rodon has made 14 appearances in all competitions for Rennes, four more than his tally under Conte and predecessor Nuno Espirito Santo last term, and admits he has settled well into life in France.

"It's a very close, family-orientated club and there are brilliant people at the club - they have been first-class. It's very nice to be a part of.

"The French league is very technical with technical layers. The physicality of the Premier League is very big and maybe there is a difference but the French league is also very competitive.

"We are doing really well - the club is in Europe as well and we play against different teams in different countries and it's only going to make me a better player and give me extra experience of playing in different locations. Hopefully that continues when we return from the World Cup and it is going to be a successful season."

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