Steven Pienaar moves to White Hart Lane
Steven Pienaar has joined London club Tottenham Hotspur on a four-and-a-half year deal believed to be worth around 3 million pounds.
The South African confirmed the move on his twitter account. Pienaar wrote, “To end speculation I am going to Spurs (Tottenham Hotspur). I've had brilliant years at Everton (his former club) and it will always be a special place in my heart. I can also confirm
I'll be jersey number 40.”
Steven Pienaar has been one of Everton’s most influential players, and manager David Moyes will be sad to see him leave. The midfielder was named Everton’s player of the year for the 2009-10 campaign, firmly cementing his place in the Toffees’ starting lineup.
However, Pienaar was believed to be unsettled at Everton, refusing to sign a contract extension which would see him remain at Goodison Park beyond the end of the current season. His contract with the Toffees was set to expire this summer. Everton agreed
to let the winger leave in the January transfer window, rather than risk losing him for nothing at the end of the season.
Tottenham and http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Chelsea-c38786 were both interested in signing the South African however, Harry Redknapp beat the English champions to the punch. The midfielder failed to agree personal terms with the Blues, and the deal ultimately fell through, allowing Tottenham
to swoop in.
The London club has now confirmed Pienaar’s signing on their official website. A statement from the club read, “We are delighted to announce that we have reached agreement with Everton and Steven Pienaar for the player's transfer to the club.”
The http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/South-Africa-c757 international will now have to wait for his work permit before he can make his debut for Tottenham. It is reported that the midfielder will be ready to play in time for the Barclays Premier League clash against Newcastle on Saturday, 22
January.
We will see whether http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Steven-Pienaar-c34208 can make a name for himself in the rapidly improving Tottenham side.
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