Keane cost boss Benitez Rs 55 cr

Updated on: 03 February,2009 08:21 AM IST |
Agencies |

Rafa Benitez wasted a staggering u00a38 million (Rs 55.25 crore, approx) on his Robbie Keane nightmare, reports The Sun.

Robbie Keaneu00a0 on the subs bench before their EPL match against Wigan Athletic at the JJB Stadium in Wigan last week. pic/AFP

Striker Keane returned to Tottenham last night for a knockdown u00a312m just six months after Liverpool shelled out u00a320m for the Irishman.

The 28-year-old, will train with his old Spurs pals today after scoring just seven times in 28 Reds games a cost of u00a31.1million per goal.

A total of 1,578 minutes on the pitch under manager Benitez since July cost u00a35,070 (Rs 3.49 lakh, approx) a minute.

Enthusiastic chapSpurs boss Harry Redknapp said, "Robbie will make a massive impact.

"He is full of enthusiasm which we need. I am delighted."

Benitez is short of options in attack and his title chances could be blown apart if hitman Fernando Torres gets injured.

Meanwhile, Keane will be thrown straight into a derby against Arsenal.

The fee for him could rise to u00a315m depending on his success at Spurs.

Keane said, "Some Spurs fans will feel I let them down by leaving but I can assure them I shall give my all."

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