Spurs target signs new deal

11 July 2011 10:36
Tottenham target Leandro Damiao has signed a new long-term contract at Internacional.[LNB] Spurs have been tracking the 21-year-old Brazil international since last year and have already lodged more than one bid.[LNB]The Premier League club did look on course to finalise a deal for Leandro this summer but now it seems he will be staying put.[LNB]Internacional had previously suggested that it was 'inevitable' that Leandro would leave, however, they have now confirmed that their prized asset has put pen to paper on a new five-year deal.[LNB]"Plaudits must go to president Giovanni Luigi, who did a tremendous effort to keep him with us for this season," said coach Paulo Roberto Falcao.[LNB]"This new agreement gives us peace and we can now close the talk of his departure.[LNB]"Now Leandro Damiao is at a wage level with the most valued players in the country."[LNB]Internacional currently own 70 per cent of Damiao so, unlike some of Brazil's top youngsters, they will indeed have the final say over his future.

Source: Team_Talk