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Jose Mourinho's first words on Matt Doherty transfer as he makes big claim about Tottenham man

Jose Mourinho has stated that he is "so happy" Tottenham have completed a deal for Matt Doherty.

Joining Wolves ten years ago after leaving Bohemians, the 28-year-old joins the Lilywhites after two standout years for Nuno Espirito Santo's team in the Premier League.

Having won promotion to the top flight in 2018, the Republic of Ireland international has made the step up from the Championship look rather easy after registering 15 goals and 15 assists in all competitions over the past two years.

Doherty is set to have another attacking role at Tottenham due to Mourinho's tactics and everyone will be hoping he can better the numbers he recorded at Molineux.

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A goalscorer in Wolves' 3-2 win over the Lilywhites at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium at the start of March, Mourinho has claimed that he hated facing Doherty so he is pleased that he will be playing for his side now rather than against.

"First of all I have to thank Mr Levy and Steve [Hitchen], also the player and agent to trust us and to make it happen," he told the club's official website.

"I hate to play against him, so I'm so, so happy that I don't play against him again. I'm so happy that we have him.

"Incredible career at Wolves...League One, Championship, Premier League and Europa League. He did everything for them, so job done there.

"I know that he's leaving with a lot pf pride but this is one new step for him and he's full of motivation. I am so, so happy.

"We always want to have the best players and best possible squad. We are going to have months of competition non stop and we need a better squad than we had in the last season.

"These three players, Matt, Joe [Hart] and Pierre [Hojbjerg], the club did amazing to give to the squad. It's really, really important for us that we are going to be stronger."

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