Berbatov: Spurs are going places

TOTTENHAM’S new £10.9 million (€16.1m) signing, Dimitar Berbatov, believes he has joined a club on the “up and up” after moving from Bayer Leverkusen.

Leverkusen’s director of sport Rudi Voller advised Berbatov to stay another year and wait for an offer from a “top club”.

But the 6ft 2in Bulgaria international, who was the Bundesliga’s second top-scorer last season, said: “The club’s reputation is growing.

“In the past maybe, something was missing, I’m not sure what, but the club is going up and up and that’s why people are starting to notice Tottenham and speak about them.

“I watched Tottenham on television from Germany and I’m very happy to be here with a young team and a club that is building something special. I want to be part of it and to play my part.”