Valencia agree Olsen deal

Spurs youngster set to move to Spain

By Kent Hedlundh   Last updated: 29th December 2008

Valencia agree Olsen deal

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Valencia have agreed a deal to sign Dag Alexander Olsen from Tottenham Hotspur, according to the player's father.

Olsen has spent two years at White Hart Lane, but the Norwegian has yet to make a first-team appearance for the Premier League club.

His contract expires at the end of the season and the striker has now accepted a move to Spain with Valencia.

The youngster's father Dag Erland Olsen confirmed that Valencia had been long-term admirers of the 19-year-old.

Easy decision

"His contract with Tottenham expires in the summer and, when Valencia came with an offer for four-and-a-half years, the decision was easy," Olsen told VG.

"The most important thing for us is that the clubs reached an agreement.

"Valencia have shown interest ever since Alex signed for Tottenham and he has now taken that step.

"He has learned a lot at the academy and developed well, but when new managers come in a few times, it might be the worst possible thing for a young foreign player."