'His speed, technique and strength will certainly add something': Former Tottenham midfielder Rafael van der Vaart backs compatriot Steven Bergwijn to make impact at Spurs
- Spurs agreed a £27million deal with PSV to sign forward Bergwijn on Tuesday
- Ex-Tottenham man Rafael van der Vaart believes he will make his mark at club
- 'I believe that Bergwijn will certainly be a great signing for Spurs,' he said
Former Tottenham midfielder Rafael van der Vaart has backed compatriot Steven Bergwijn to make an impact at Spurs.
The Premier League side agreed a £27million deal with PSV to sign forward Bergwijn on Tuesday.
And Van der Vaart, who notched 28 goals and 18 assists in 77 appearances at Tottenham, believes the 22-year-old will make his mark at the club.
![Tottenham agreed a £27million deal with PSV to sign forward Steven Bergwijn on Tuesday](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2020/01/28/10/23973104-0-image-a-28_1580205848734.jpg)
Tottenham agreed a £27million deal with PSV to sign forward Steven Bergwijn on Tuesday
'Should it all really happen, I believe that Bergwijn will certainly be a great signing for Spurs,' he wrote on Twitter.
'Obviously he will have to adjust to the Premier League pace and ambience but his speed, technique and strength will certainly add something to the Spurs game.
'Good luck to Stevie and my Spurs.'
![Ex-Spurs man Rafael van der Vaart has backed compatriot Bergwijn to make an impact at club](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2020/01/28/10/23973118-0-image-m-27_1580205841302.jpg)
Ex-Spurs man Rafael van der Vaart has backed compatriot Bergwijn to make an impact at club
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