Pape Matar Sarr eyes shock career switch as Tottenham ace shares retirement plan

Tottenham star Pape Matar Sarr wants to prove he belongs at the highest level after fulfilling his Premier League dream.

And once he's finished «cracking opposition code via lung-busting recovery runs and shrewd interceptions», the supremely-talented midfielder intends to utilise his intelligence by pursuing a career in computer science.

«Computer science is what I want to do after my career,» says Sarr. «I've done bits of research here and there in regards to the route I want to go down. I've not started with any formal studies because I don't really have too much time. Within the next year or two I am going to start lessons. It's not games I'm interested in, it's the electronic stuff behind a computer.»

Sarr has exceptional physical qualities but his ability to read the game — both defensively and offensively — sees him form part of the fundamental software that enables Spurs to tick. He shared: «We're a family. Maybe my game does resemble the way a computer works a bit. I try to bring my football intelligence to the party, my view of the game.»

The 21-year-old midfield dynamo, who was signed by Fabio Paratici from Metz for £14.6million plus add-ons in August 2021, looks up to Senegalese star Sadio Mane and Yaya Toure — even though he's been nicknamed Roberto Carlos, reports the Mirror.

He explained: «It was my uncle, my dad's older brother, who gave me the nickname Roberto Carlos. I had a really powerful shot on me. I've never lost it, but I just don't find myself that close to the goal these days. I'm too far out to be trying it.»

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Sarr has scored three top-flight goals this season, including an