Praises as Wanyama signs five year deal with Spurs
Nairobi woke up on Friday to news that Harambee stars captain Victor Wanyama has signed a five year deal with Tottenham Hotspurs at undisclosed fee.
The 24 year-old Kenyan was on Thursday amid speculation that the London-based club parted with Sh2 billion to lure him from Southampton.
We are delighted to announce that we have completed the transfer of @VictorWanyama from Southampton. #WelcomeWanyama pic.twitter.com/kLbVoNv4Vw
— Tottenham Hotspur (@SpursOfficial) June 23, 2016
The midfielder’s pay package is reportedly set to rise from the current Sh11 million gross monthly salary to Sh35 million.
Social media was abuzz with news of the signing.. President Uhuru Kenyatta was first to send his congratulations to the Harambee Stars captain saying Kenya was proud of his move.
https://twitter.com/PresidentKE/status/746097898983653378
Nairobi Governor Evans Kidero also wished Wanyama all the best in his new role at Spurs.
Congratulations @VictorWanyama
All the best in your new assignment at Spurs. Proud of you. #ProudlyKenyan pic.twitter.com/cni6x5cN8J— Dr. Evans Kidero (@KideroEvans) June 23, 2016
I'm very proud that inspite of all you continue to achieve, it is your humility that inspires me most@VictorWanyama https://t.co/9SJmNXG4Hr
— GINA DIN (@gina_din) June 23, 2016
Welcome to Tottenham @VictorWanyama #COYS ? https://t.co/0bmJDSfjUw
— Jan Vertonghen (@JanVertonghen) June 23, 2016
