Tottenham’s race to sign Aston Villa striker Christian Benteke is over after the forward withdrew his transfer request and signed a new deal.
The Belgian is now contracted at Villa Park until 2017 and means that the search for a new forward to lead the line at Spurs continues. Villa boss Paul Lambert described his discussion with his player as full and frank”.
Benteke told the press :”This is a great club and it has given me a lot. Now I have to give back to my team-mates and the fans who have always been right behind me.”
Spurs fans took to Twitter in reaction to the news:-
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