Spurs announce signing of former Arsenal star | OneFootball

Tottenham Hotspur have announced that former Arsenal midfielder Victoria Pelova has joined the club as a free agent.

Upon the expiry of her contract at the end of last season, Pelova becomes Spurs women’s newest addition this summer.

Over three years at Arsenal she made 56 appearances, including 17 matches last season, but explained that Martin Ho was a big reason she decided to join Spurs.

“It feels nice to be here, I had a lovely welcome from everyone,” she said.

“When I had conversations with Martin, he was so good. It felt immediately right to go to Spurs.

“I can’t wait for the season, and I’m so happy to be here.”

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The Spurs women’s boss was full of praise for the Netherlands international after she was announced as a new Tottenham player.

“Victoria is a brilliant signing for us and someone who brings real quality, intelligence and top-level experience into our team.

“She is an established international player with the Netherlands,” he said. “She has played in major European competitions domestically and internationally, and understands what it takes to perform in high-pressure environments.

“What excites us is not only what she has already shown in her career, but also the belief we have that there is still much more to evolve in her game.

“We are delighted she has chosen to come to Tottenham. She arrives with strong experience, a real understanding of this league, and the ambition to keep developing.

“Our role now is to give her the environment, support and challenge to help her show even more of her qualities and become an important player for this football club.”