Rafael van der Vaart has played down reports linking him
with a return to Hamburg, this summer, as “just gossip”, the playmaker
insisting that he is thoroughly enjoying his time in the Premier League.
The Dutchman has been a revelation at Spurs, since his
arrival in 2010, but rumours had begun to surface since Euro 2012 that the
midfielder could be tempted to rejoin his old club in Germany.
While Hamburg coach, Thorstan Fink, went public to admit his
interest in welcoming back van der Vaart to the club, Spurs have been strong in
their view that the Dutchman is not for sale.
New Tottenham manager, Andre Villas-Boas, has made it clear
that van der Vaart is crucial to his new plans for the team, which has
seemingly convinced the 29-year old to stay in London.
"It's kind of incredible how my name has been mentioned
across Europe in the last few days. But I just want to say that this is just
gossip talking.
"I am about to play for Tottenham Hotspur in the new
season. I have had two good campaigns in England and I am enjoying it.
"It's amazing the people of Hamburg and Hamburger SV
still hold me in such kind regard. I enjoy this; it gives me a big boost."
After narrowly missing out on Champions League football,
last season, van der Vaart will be integral to the club’s plans to get
themselves back into European football’s top competition.
Not many clubs can boast a player of van der Vaart’s quality
or experience, and Spurs will do everything they can to make sure the Dutchman does
not join Luka Modric in looking to leave White Hart Lane.
Spurs are 25/1 to win the Premier League in the football betting on Bet365. The Londoners also have favourable odds in the Europa League
stakes, according to fans placing online bets on the competition.
1 comment:
Has been a fan since his Ajax days and would love to have him with Hernanes at Lazio midfield. His injury history, however, worries me.
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