"I am sorry he didn't see his long term future with us," Souness told Newcastle's official website.
JJ Out The Back Door
"I am sorry he didn't see his long term future with us," Souness told Newcastle's official website.
"We didn't want him to leave but he is a big boy and it was his choice. He's made his decision and everyone at this club, from the chairman down, wishes him all the best in his career with Tottenham."
Spurs head coach Martin Jol hailed his new signing as a great player in the making. Jol said: "We want young players at this club and if they are already internationals like Jermaine it is always a very good thing for us.
"We have Paul Robinson, Ledley King, Michael Carrick and Jermain Defoe - Jermaine Jenas will be our fifth England international. I think Jermaine will be a big addition to our group and will develop into a great player."