"Tottenham" newcomer L.Holtby: the team's goal is to become the best in London © EuroFootball.com

This winter, Lewis Holtby, who moved to Tottenham in London, stated that the club's main goal is to become the best team in the English capital.

The 22-year-old German arrived at Spurs from Schalke in Gelsenkirchen. The footballer admits that he hopes to win the UEFA Europa League this season.

"Tottenham" club is in great sporting form. We believe that we can become number one in London," said L.Holtby.

"The goals of this season are to win the Europa League tournament and to secure a higher position in the English Premier League," added the defender.

Let us remind you that Andre Villas-Boas' players will play the second leg of the Europa League Round of 16 today. The first match against Inter Milan ended with a resounding 3-0 victory for Tottenham.