Convey - despite only being 20-years-old - is a four-year veteran of MLS with DC United, and his acknowledgement of the US top flight is something he is not willing to push aside. The club's other American - keeper Kasey Keller - never played in MLS.
"I'm very excited about the move. It's a great thing for me and I'm happy to show that a young American can develop in the United States and move to a team like Tottenham," said Convey.
"I think it's the next step in my career and hopefully I can show well for the US national team, MLS and DC United."
DC United manager Ray Hudson noted his pride in Convey, and believes Spurs are getting a great player after signing him to a four year contract - pending his approval for a work permit.
"I think we're all winners in this situation from Bobby Convey to Tottenham Hotspur," he noted.
"But in between that journey, Bobby's youth coaches, the Nike Project-40 system and Major League Soccer - the whole grounding that Bobby has come through. It's a tremendous advertisement for this country.
"Bobby's journey is just beginning and it'll be far from a cakewalk for him. He couldn't go to a better club.
"Spurs have spotted a real little jewel and Bobby is going to a staff with Glenn Hoddle who was an idol of mind and John Gorman who used to kick me from the back.
"The whole Tottenham Hotspur club should be a great propellant for Bobby Convey's natural talent. We wish him the best."
Convey is awaiting news on the appeal for his work permit - due to his lack of national team caps over the last 24 months - although hopes are high that a successful outcome will be sought.
"We are absolutely delighted to sign this lad," added Spurs assistant manager Andy Gorman. "I just hope it all goes through -we're just waiting on the work permit which we hope is finalised quickly.
"What we liked about him was his hunger, his enthusiasm and his desire which goes a long way. He's got a very good left foot and he can eat up the ground. He's a fit lad. We think we can develop him into a number of positions.
"I know he plays midfield. We need to talk to Bobby but we'd like him to look at other positions as well where we feel we have a weakness and where he can get more games under his belt."
Hudson - who now has to take DC United's recent run of good form through to the playoffs without Convey's services - believes his move to Spurs is perfect for his future development as a player.
"The likes of Glenn Hoddle, John Gorman and Colin (Calderwood) are perfect types of people as well as coaches to keep that flame burning and develop it into a real fire in terms of his ability," he noted.
"It's all there with Convey. He's got tremendous range and I think with the international quality that is going to be around him at Tottenham Hotspur, that is just going to fuel that fire.
"I hope everybody on both sides of the pond allow him time to bear down. He's going to a different planet and an entirely different environment and the expectations on the young lad are high.
"But he's the type that won't wilt under that spotlight. He's waited for that spotlight for a long time.
"The timing is right and the opportunity is too much of a temptation for any young lad to pass up. I hope the fans on both sides that are following allow him a little time to settle down.
"He's still a young man but his talent is undeniable and he will rise to the occasion under the guidance of Hoddle and his staff."
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