Tottenham Hotspur have finally signed England midfielder Scott Parker from West Ham on Wednesday, just hours before the close of the transfer window deadline.
The 30-year-old was allowed to leave Upton Park after he formally requested a transfer, waiving his rights to lucrative loyalty bonuses, and Tottenham increased their offer to £6 million.
Spurs manager Harry Redknapp has made no secret of his admiration for Parker, who was voted as the Football Writers' player of the season despite West Ham's relegation
He said of Parker: "He's a good player. I think he's what we need. He's a good lad, great attitude.
"Footballer of the year last year and he'll be a good addition for this team - no doubt about that.
"He's a good character, a fantastic person, a proper family man, a real good pro. He'll be great around the place for us."
Parker becomes Redknapp's third significant addition of the summer, following Brad Friedel and Emmanuel Adebayor.
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| Scott Parker is back in the Premier League after leaving West Ham for Tottenham
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The 30-year-old was allowed to leave Upton Park after he formally requested a transfer, waiving his rights to lucrative loyalty bonuses, and Tottenham increased their offer to £6 million.
Spurs manager Harry Redknapp has made no secret of his admiration for Parker, who was voted as the Football Writers' player of the season despite West Ham's relegation
He said of Parker: "He's a good player. I think he's what we need. He's a good lad, great attitude.
"Footballer of the year last year and he'll be a good addition for this team - no doubt about that.
"He's a good character, a fantastic person, a proper family man, a real good pro. He'll be great around the place for us."
Parker becomes Redknapp's third significant addition of the summer, following Brad Friedel and Emmanuel Adebayor.
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