Ryan Sessegnon’s decision to spurn Tottenham interest this summer is a smart one

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Links between Tottenham Hotspur and Fulham starlet Ryan Sessegnon have been incessant this year, but recent comments from Fulham chairman Shahid Khan in The Times appear to confirm the 18-year-old will not be leaving Craven Cottage this summer.

Sessegnon’s decision to remain at Fulham is undoubtedly the correct one, as the young winger will be guaranteed Premier League football and will continue his development at his boyhood club.

The 18-year-old played a crucial role in Fulham’s 1-0 play-off final victory over Aston Villa on Saturday, delivering a pinpoint assist that delicately set up Tom Cairney’s winning goal.

It was yet another brilliant touch of class from the English U21 international, who either scored or assisted all of Fulham’s goals in the play-offs and finished the season as the club’s top-scorer.

Sessegnon enjoyed a fantastic season in southwest London, winning the Championship Player of the Year Award and becoming the first second division player to be nominated for the PFA Young Player of the Year Award.

The academy product is thriving at Fulham and it would be foolish to leave the club where he has already achieved so much at a young age.

Sessegnon clearly loves Fulham, as evidenced by his badge-kissing celebrations and public comments, and remaining at the club will benefit his career.

Fulham supporters and followers of the Championship alike can attest that Sessegnon is most effective when played in an advanced left-wing position, and it is difficult to see where the youngster would fit in to Spurs’ current star-studded attack.

First-team football, week-in and week-out, is priceless for a player of Sessegnon’s age, as time spent sitting on the bench at Tottenham Hotspur would only hinder the winger’s development.

The correct move for the future of Ryan Sessegnon’s hugely promising career is to remain at Craven Cottage, and it comes as a welcome surprise to see the Englishman is choosing the right decision.

Staying in the nurturing environment of SW6, progressing under the superb management of Slavisa Jokanovic, and leading Fulham to Premier League success will prove to be beneficial to the teenager’s footballing career.