Atletico Madrid defender Kieran Trippier accepts his form with Tottenham last season was not up to standard.
Trippier, 28, joined the Spanish side for 20m on a three-year deal earlier in July.
His last Spurs appearance came in the 2-0 Champions League final defeat by Liverpool and he was left out of England's Nations League finals squad.
"I'm happy it's gone. I'm happy to talk about it if people want to - but I'm delighted it's over," he said.
Trippier played 38 times for Tottenham last season as they also finished fourth in the Premier League.
"There's no excuse for what happened last season," he told BBC Sport.
"Some things happened - nothing bad, it was just injuries and hearing things like I won't be there next season in the media.
"It was in the back of my mind: 'Did they want me?'
"It was important to know - that's why I sat down with the manager [Mauricio Pochettino, Spurs boss] in pre-season and asked the question."
