PREMIER LEAGUE: N'Jie reveals: I turned down Arsenal because Spurs was the only move for me

New Tottenham signing Clinton N’Jie has already taken a huge step to becoming a White Hart Lane legend by revealing he turned down Arsenal.

The 22-year-old signed a five-year deal with Spurs yesterday after the Gunners had approached his agent.

However, the former Lyon striker said a move to the Emirates never interested him and he added: “I was never scared that my transfer to Tottenham would not be confirmed.

“I never spoke to Arsenal representatives on the phone, they simply contacted my agent. My choice was made, I was determined to join Tottenham.”

In his first interview since his £12 million move, Njie said that he’s excited to work with coach Mauricio Pochettino.

“Here, I will be working under a manager who plays youngsters and allows them to progress,” he said.

“On Thursday, after I arrived in London and had my medical tests, he welcomed me, with the president Daniel Levy, to tell me that he hoped I would be available as quickly as possible. When I arrived in Europe, it was an aim and a dream to play one day in the Premier League.”

Cameroon international Njie admitted that signing for a Premier League club at the age of 22 has come earlier in his career than he expected.

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