South African midfielder Steven Pienaar is officially a Tottenham player after completing his switch from Everton on Wednesday.Spurs were reported to have paid the Merseyside club a fee of three million pounds for the 28-year-old’s services and Pienaar, who was in his last year under contract at Everton, has signed a four-and-a-half year deal with the Londoners

“We are delighted to announce that we have reached agreement with Everton and Steven Pienaar for the player’s transfer to the club,” a statement on Spurs’ official website read.

Spurs boss Harry Redknapp told Sky Sports News he was glad Pienaar had chosen to ply his trade at White Hart Lane instead of Chelsea, who were also keen to land the South African international.

“He’s a good signing. He’s a good footballer, I think he’ll fit into the way we play great and I’ve always liked him,” Redknapp said.

“He has a good attitude, a good trainer, a good player. I know David Moyes loved him at Everton and it was unfortunate he decided not to stay.”

“But in the end I think it is a fair deal – Everton got a decent fee in the end for him, Chelsea were in for him, and I think he spoke to Chelsea and he came and spoke to us and he’s decided to come here.”

Pienaar is expected to line up for his new club against Newcastle at St James’ Park on Saturday.