Everton star Heitinga admits Red rivals Kuyt and Babel convinced him to sign

05 September 2009 01:16
John Heitinga was talked into accepting a £6m move to Everton from Atletico Madrid by Liverpool pair Dirk Kuyt and Ryan Babel. [LNB]The Holland defender explained: 'At first, the clubs agreed a fee, but I could not agree personal terms. Then my agent called me to say all my wishes had been accepted.[LNB]'Dirk and Ryan both told me what a great place Liverpool would be for me. I always felt the game in England would suit my style.'[LNB] Everton new boy John Heitinga can't believe he has made it to the Premier League[LNB]  Baines ready to shine for Everton and make England's World Cup squadJohn Heitinga is the ideal Joleon Lescott replacement for Everton bossFootball's reality check: Clubs choose to stash the cash on deadline dayEVERTON FC

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