Spurs star Llorente set leave on a free transfer despite Champions League heroics

FERNANDO LLORENTE is set to LEAVE Tottenham despite his Champions League heroics.

The Spaniard, 34, is out of contract this summer and Spurs are already looking at back-up options for Harry Kane next season.

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They have sounded out agents about recruiting a striker to bolster Mauricio Pochettino’s squad and replace Llorente.

And it means one of this season’s stars in Europe is poised to be released on a free transfer when his deal expires.

Llorente helped turn the game against Ajax in midweek when he was brought on at half-time with Spurs trailing 3-0 on aggregate.

Lucas Moura scored a hat-trick at the Johan Cruyff ArenA.

But Llorente’s presence was a key factor in getting to 3-3 and through to the Champions League final on away goals.

And in the quarter-finals his controversial VAR goal - given despite being referred to check handball - was the decisive strike in the amazing win over Manchester City.

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But the ex-Juventus striker is also 35 next season.

And Spurs are looking to bring in a younger forward who can support Kane and become a long-term asset to the club.

Napoli are among the clubs who would look to snap up Llorente on a free transfer.