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

John Heitinga was talked into accepting a £6m move to Everton from Atletico Madrid by Liverpool pair Dirk Kuyt and Ryan Babel. 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.'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.' Everton new boy John Heitinga can't believe he has made it to the Premier League  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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