Walkes: I couldn't turn down Pompey
The former Spurs ace -Â who spent the second half of last season on loan with the Blues -Â yesterday signed a two-year deal, with an option in place for a further 12 months.
His time on the south coast proved highly successful, with the 21-year-old making 12 appearances and scoring on his debut before his campaign finished prematurely following a hamstring injury.
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Hide AdHis impressive performances at both right-back and in a holding-midfield role, though, ensured he was one of manager Kenny Jackett's top transfer targets this summer.
Yet Pompey had to wait for Spurs to allow his much-anticipated exit.
Now on board on a permanent basis, Walkes admitted he was excited to be part of a club moving in the right direction.
He said: 'If you look back on last season, it would be hard to turn down that option and be part of it.
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Hide Ad'The club is moving forward in the right direction, we've got a great group of lads and it's a good place to call home.
'I'm in a very good condition I'd say right now.
'I'm ready to go so it's just all about finishing off the last few weeks of pre-season and preparing for hopefully a very good season.'
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