Rossi not ready to earn his Spurs as Villarreal striker snubs Tottenham move

25 January 2011 16:15
[LNB]Giuseppe Rossi has turned down the chance to join Tottenham by committing his future to Villarreal. [LNB]The Italy striker, who had been linked with a move to White Hart Lane, has penned a new deal to keep him at El Madrigal until June 2016. [LNB] New deal: Rossi (left) has signed a five-year contract with Villarreal [LNB]A statement on Villarreal's official website read: 'Having repeatedly expressed his desire to stay at Villarreal, the striker, born in Teaneck (New Jersey, USA), will play for the Yellow Submarine for the next five years.' [LNB]Rossi moved to the Spanish side from Manchester United in 2007 and has established himself as one of the leading strikers in the Primera Division. [LNB] Snub: the former United man turned down a move to White Hart Lane [LNB]He has scored 19 goals in all competitions this season to help Villarreal to third in the table. [LNB]The 23-year-old, whose parents are Italian, has won 13 caps for the Azzurri. [LNB]  Spurs will leave White Hart Lane even if Olympic dream falls through, says Levy Olympic Stadium saga takes new twist as Orient demand to be consideredJose tells Harry he can have former Chelsea and Arsenal star DiarraTOTTENHAM HOTSPUR FC

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