Sunday, June 5, 2011

Brad Friedel Joins Tottenham Hotspur


Spurs currently has 3 goalkeeper Heurelho Gomes that is experienced, Cudicini and Friedel.

Goalkeeper Brad Friedel has agreed to join Tottenham Hotspur from Aston Villa. United States players had signed a two-year contract at White Hart Lane.

Sebelummya Friedel has rejected offers from clubs outside the Premier League, and also an offer from Villa, West Brom, and Liverpool. Friedel joined to Tottenham with a status of free transfer, because his contract at Villa Park has been exhausted.

Friedel agent, Tony McGill spoke about his client's move to Sky Sports: "I'm sure he joined the Spurs, although he felt hard to leave Villa. Brad really enjoyed his time here, the fans and the staff is extremely unusual. But it was time for him to move. "

Tottenham manager Harry Redknapp has welcomed the arrival of Friedel. "Brad is a great goalkeeper with proven quality and has a lot of experience. Currently we have three experienced goalkeeper Heurelho Gomes namely, Carlo Cudicini and now Brad. This means there will be intense competition to get a prime spot. We hope next year can be successful in domestic and European level, "said Redknapp.

Last month Cudicini has signed a contract extension until next season. Meanwhile, Gomes mentioned will return to his old club, PSV Eindhoven.