Pavlyuchenko claims deal done to take him to Spurs

August 27, 2008

26-year old Roman Pavlyuchenko impressed during Euro 2008 helping Russia get to the semi-finals. He insisted last night that he is on his way to London after a verbal agreement between his club and spurs.

“I can confirm that I am joining Spurs,” he said.

“Right now I am getting my visa. As soon as it is ready I will fly to London to sign a contract.”

Pavlyuchenko will not take part in Spartak Moscow’s Champions League qualifier against Dynamo Kiev tonight as he trys to get his deal sewn up.

“I will not play in Kiev. Everything has happened very quickly so I could not even say goodbye to my team-mates.”

“The only thing that stopped me from leaving was my family,” he said. “But now all doubts are behind me and I decided to sign a contract with Tottenham and the formalities are practically settled.”

Spartak’s manager confirmed that Spurs have had a bid accepted.

“There is a concrete sum which Tottenham proposed and we have agreed the amount,”

“If Roman will agree a contract then we are ready to let go him go. If Roman begins to play in England, this will be good both for him and for the team.”

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