Everton have confirmed on their official Twitter account that they have completed the signing of Tottenham Hotspur winger Aaron Lennon.
CONFIRMED: We have completed the signing of @aaron7lennon from Tottenham on a three-year deal. #WelcomeBackAaron pic.twitter.com/uAGH7QCxTu
— Everton (@Everton) September 1, 2015
The England international spent the second half of last season on loan at Goodison Park and managed to demonstrate his class during a tricky spell for Roberto Martinez’s side.
Having fallen out of favour under Mauricio Pochettino, it is little surprise that he has ended his decade-long spell at White Hart Lane, even if the move has only been confirmed in the dying moments of deadline day.
The winger impressed in a more central role for Martinez last term, and while he may not be a starter at Goodison Park, he may prove to be a valuable addition to the Toffees’ ranks.
Martinez, as reported by the club’s official Twitter handle, expressed his delight at having secured the purchase: “We are delighted to welcome Aaron back to Everton. He will immediately add to our squad and to the ambition we have as a club.”
Martinez: “We are delighted to welcome Aaron back to Everton. He will immediately add to our squad and to the ambition we have as a club.”
— Everton (@Everton) September 1, 2015
28-year-old Lennon arrived at Spurs from Leeds United in 2005, starring for England at the 2006 World Cup 12 months later.
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While he never truly reached the heights at international level, the wideman was influential as Tottenham qualified for the Champions League during the 2009-10 season, before starring alongside Gareth Bale and Luka Modric in the elite European competition itself.