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Steven Bergwijn's first words after completing January move to Tottenham from PSV

Steven Bergwijn is now officially a Tottenham player after completing his move from PSV Eindhoven.

The winger has signed a long-term contract that runs until the end of the 2024/25 season and he takes on the No.23 shirt vacated by Christian Eriksen after he completed his protracted move to Inter Milan on Tuesday.

Having already signed Gedson Fernandes on an 18-month loan deal from Benfica and sealed the permanent signing of Giovani Lo Celso from Real Betis, head coach Jose Mourinho has further strengthened his side with the arrival of the highly-rated Dutch international.

Bergwijn, who has been linked with a move to N17 in the past, is a versatile forward and he netted a total of 31 goals in 149 games during his time in the Eredivisie with PSV.

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Speaking to the club following his move to the capital, the Dutchman opened up on his transfer and what he will bring to the Lilywhites, as well mentioning that he "loved" that the club beat Ajax in the Champions League semi-finals last May.

"I think it's an amazing move, an amazing club," he said. "Whatever I can bring I will give it for the club and for this team.

"It's a dream for every football player I think to play in the Premier League: the atmosphere, the stadiums are always full.

"I look day to day and I want to score goals, give assists and win the Champions League. Last season I loved to see that you beat Ajax.

"I was 13, I believe, when I went to PSV. You wake up at six in the morning, go to PSV and drive one hour to Eindhoven, then go back to school until three or four o'clock every day. When I wasn't training I fell asleep in the car and I had that for three of four years.

"I know what they've done for me and without them I was not here. I'm happy that I can give them this back.

"When I was a young boy I looked to the coach Mourinho and now I play for him.

"You have to believe in yourself and I know what I can bring for this club and team. I'm good with the ball, I can score, play good football and that's what I like.

"To play here, it's a dream for me. It's an honour."

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