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ALEX YOUNG

Steven Bergwijn targets Champions League win in first interview as Tottenham player

New Tottenham signing Steven Bergwijn has targeted winning the Champions League after leaving his boyhood club.

The 22-year-old has spent his entire career to date at PSV but earned a "dream move" to the Premier League on Wednesday as Spurs snapped up their long-term target.

Bergwijn is relishing the chance to play in England and for Jose Mourinho, of whom he is a long admirer, telling fans what they can expect from the £26.7m arrival.

"It's an amazing move, amazing," he told the club's official website. "Whatever I can bring, I'll give it for the club and for the team.

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

"I want to score goals, give assists and win the Champions League. Last season, I loved that [Tottenham] beat Ajax!

"I was 13 when I went to PSV ... I know what they've done for me. Without them I wouldn't be here and I'm happy I can give them this back.

"When I was a young boy, I looked up to Mourinho. Now I play for him!

"You have to believe in yourself, I know what I can bring to this team. I'm good with the ball, I can score. [Spurs] play good football and that's what I like. It's a dream."

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