 His contract with Tottenham was extended to 2020 in December 2018.In the last 16 round home game against Borussia Dortmund in the Champions League, Vertonghen played in the less familiar position of left wing back, scoring one goal and providing one assist in a game that finished 3–0.He received wide praise for his performance in this game, and he was named the Champions League Player of the Week by UEFA.