Robbie Keane has officially been unveiled as a Liverpool player this morning and has spoken for the first time regarding his move away from White Hart Lane.

Speaking to the official Reds website, the former Spurs favourite had this to say:

Was it a difficult decision to leave Tottenham?

'It was, because of the relationship I had with everyone there, and being vice-captain. Ledley King has been injured quite a lot, so I've had to take on the role of captain quite a bit. The relationship I had with the fans and the chairman meant it was difficult to leave. I am leaving good friends behind, but if there is one club that could take me away from Tottenham it is Liverpool.'

Do you have a message for the Tottenham supporters?

'Sometimes in life you don't get many opportunities to go somewhere you have dreamed of going. The Tottenham fans have been absolutely brilliant with me and I want to thank them for their support over the years. I look forward to seeing them again and I will never forget the way they treated me.'

It will be most interesting to see how Keane is treated by the Spurs fans on his return to the Lane next season.

COYS!!!!