- Jul 26, 2011
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Schalke UK news @Schalke_UK tweeted his press conference
"I'd like to start by thanking every 'Schalker' for the great year here. I spent a long time thinking about my decision.
"I'd like to take the chance of fulfilling my childhood dream. Even as a little boy I dreamed of playing in the Premier League.
"I asked myself a lot of questions. What will happen next year? Is it too early?
"Schalke's offer was good. But Spurs are a top club and I'm fulfilling my dream.
"The negotiations with Schalke were initially at a very advanced stage. But then I started thinking about it all again.
"As things stand, I will leave #Schalke in summer. But in football you never know.
"I've always been honest and authentic. #Schalke mean a lot to me. But I also respect other fan opinions.
"I spoke at length to those closest to me about the move and eventually arrived at this decision.
"I spoke to Andre Villas-Boas beforehand and I'm convinced by his ideas.
"I don't play for the money, I want to play football. I've dreamed of playing in the Premier League ever since I was a little boy.
"I don't know what the situation will be in a few years' time and so I'm taking the plunge now!
"I only considered the offers from Schalke and Tottenham!
"Schalke made me a good offer but that's not the point. Spurs are a top club and I'm making my dream come true.
"I'm an emotional player. I identify with Schalke, but I'm seizing my dream!
"It's a bold decision, but so far in my career these decisions have always been the right ones.
"I'll carry on giving my all for Schalke until the very last minute, I won't let up. The fans need to know that.
"The manager and the club were very keen to get me. It's a great place to go."
"I'd like to start by thanking every 'Schalker' for the great year here. I spent a long time thinking about my decision.
"I'd like to take the chance of fulfilling my childhood dream. Even as a little boy I dreamed of playing in the Premier League.
"I asked myself a lot of questions. What will happen next year? Is it too early?
"Schalke's offer was good. But Spurs are a top club and I'm fulfilling my dream.
"The negotiations with Schalke were initially at a very advanced stage. But then I started thinking about it all again.
"As things stand, I will leave #Schalke in summer. But in football you never know.
"I've always been honest and authentic. #Schalke mean a lot to me. But I also respect other fan opinions.
"I spoke at length to those closest to me about the move and eventually arrived at this decision.
"I spoke to Andre Villas-Boas beforehand and I'm convinced by his ideas.
"I don't play for the money, I want to play football. I've dreamed of playing in the Premier League ever since I was a little boy.
"I don't know what the situation will be in a few years' time and so I'm taking the plunge now!
"I only considered the offers from Schalke and Tottenham!
"Schalke made me a good offer but that's not the point. Spurs are a top club and I'm making my dream come true.
"I'm an emotional player. I identify with Schalke, but I'm seizing my dream!
"It's a bold decision, but so far in my career these decisions have always been the right ones.
"I'll carry on giving my all for Schalke until the very last minute, I won't let up. The fans need to know that.
"The manager and the club were very keen to get me. It's a great place to go."