Loan star will head home

22 March 2010 06:52
The writing has been on the wall for ages but Robbie Keane confirms he will be leaving at the end of the season. Robbie Keane will return to Tottenham in the summer when his loan deal with Celtic ends. The Ireland international moved to Parkhead on loan on the final day of the transfer window in January and has impressed during his time in the SPL.  Tony Mowbray would love to keep the striker on an extended stay, but admits the Bhoys cannot afford a permanent deal. White Hart Lane manager Harry Redknapp sees Keane striker as part of his long-term plans and has ruled out any further loan spells. And the well-travelled forward has now confirmed that he will be packing his bags and heading back to north London at the end of the season. Keane said: "I've got a three-year contract at Tottenham so I will go back there in the summer. It's just a loan move and always has been. I've got a lot of friends down at Tottenham and I miss the lads - I speak to them all the time and they are doing well at the moment. I also miss the tea ladies - they are very good down there!"

Source: FOOTYMAD