Tottenham boss Mauricio Pochettino stands by selling Michael Dawson to Hull City.
The former Spurs captain faces his former teammates this weekend.
Pochettino said: "We were transparent with him all the way, and we had a very good relationship - we always talked face to face, but I don't (regret letting him go) because it wasn't only down to me.
"I understand the situation with Dawson because I played for more than 10 years with Espanyol before I decided to leave. Like Michael, I was the captain and I shared the decision to leave with the club.
"It is always sad, for the people who have been close to you for 10 years, when you part because you share emotions together.
"But this is professional football, and when you decide to do something different, you need to look forward."
