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Van der Vaart delighted with decision to quit Real Madrid for Tottenham

Rafael van der Vaart is happy with his decision to leave Real Madrid for Tottenham in August.

The Dutch ace has been a revelation this season.

On the decision to leave Real, he explained: "I feared I would break my grandfather's heart ­leaving but he gave me his ­blessing. He told me he knew I was a good player and not to stay where I wasn't wanted.

"He said go and find your love somewhere else. When I told him I was going to Tottenham he was so happy.

"And I couldn't be happier in my life. Tottenham is a great club. The players are fantastic and so down to earth. And it helps to play for a manager like Harry Redknapp who has so much belief in you."

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