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Pienaar opts for Spurs switch

ESPNsoccernet staff
January 18, 2011
Steven Pienaar has opted to join Tottenham instead of Chelsea © PA Photos
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Everton midfielder Steven Pienaar has announced on his Twitter account that he has chosen to join Tottenham over London rivals Chelsea.

Both clubs had offers in the region of £3 million accepted for Pienaar, who told Everton he would not extend his contract which expires at the end of the season.

However, Chelsea were unable to agree personal terms, allowing Tottenham to conclude a deal for the player who made 104 Premier League appearances for Everton.

Pienaar arrived at Tottenham's training ground on Tuesday to undergo a medical and later confirmed he will be signing a contract, reported to be for four years.

Pienaar tweeted: "To end speculation I am going to Spurs. I've had brilliant years at Everton and it will always be a special place in my heart."

Pienaar will wear the No. 40 at his new club. The South Africa international began his career in Europe with Ajax, before spending one season at Borussia Dortmund in Germany. He joined the Toffees in the summer of 2007.

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