Tottenham defender Micky van de Ven endured a lack of game time last season, thanks to injury struggles.
The Netherlands international was able to make just 13 Premier League appearances for a Spurs outfit who missed his services and landed a disappointing 17th-place finish.
However, Van de Ven made himself a Tottenham hero when he produced a stunning goal-line clearance in their Europa League final victory over Manchester United.
The 24-year-old will hope to have a positive impact in the Champions League under new boss Thomas Frank next term.
Van de Ven reacts as Noa Lang joins Napoli
After qualifying for the Champions League via their Europa League triumph, Tottenham could meet Serie A winners Napoli in the competition next season.
Former Spurs boss Antonio Conte has bolstered his ranks with the Italian giants this summer, including the high-profile addition of ex-Manchester City superstar Kevin De Bruyne.
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Meanwhile, Napoli signed winger Noa Lang from Dutch side PSV Eindhoven, as Conte continues to strengthen his attack.
The Serie A giants revealed Lang’s signature via Instagram on Thursday, 17 July: “Noa is proud to be one of us!”
Van de Ven liked the post, showing that he approves of his Netherlands teammate’s latest move.
Van de Ven set to benefit from Frank management at Tottenham
Football Insider verdict
Former Tottenham boss Ange Postecoglou will be fondly remembered by the Spurs faithful for guiding the North Londoners to Europa League glory.
However, the Australian’s second and final season in charge of the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium side was largely turbulent, thanks to their poor performances in the Premier League.
Postecoglou’s biggest shortcoming was that he did not divert from his ultra-attacking style of play, which proved costly in the top flight.
Under the 59-year-old’s stewardship, Tottenham conceded 65 goals in the Premier League, showing that they were concentrating too much on attack.
Meanwhile, Frank’s former club, Brentford, were significantly more savvy in defence, enjoying a positive goal difference alongside their 10th-place finish.
The North London outfit will hope that Frank can improve them in all areas, but the Dane will be eager to ensure that Tottenham boast a stronger defence than they did under Postecoglou.
Consequently, Van de Ven will benefit from the former Brentford manager’s stewardship.