Giovani Dos Santos Leaves Tottenham for Real Mallorca

Out of favor Mexican attacker Giovani Dos Santos has officially moved to Spanish outfit Real Mallorca from Tottenham Hotspur for an undisclosed fee, according to Goal.com.

The 23-year-old has been a controversial player in world football. A former student of Barcelona's illustrious youth academy La Masia, Dos Santos has spent the last few seasons out on loan with various European clubs. 

In 2009, he had a brief but successful spell at Championship side Ipswich Town before moving the following season to Turkish powerhouse Galatasaray in 2010.

Last season, Dos Santos was sent on loan to La Liga side Racing Santander and performed impressively, recording five goals and three assists. 

It was perhaps this success that tempted Mallorca to sign Dos Santos. 

What happens from here is a mystery to fans. A superstar and consistent quality performer for his home country Mexico, Giovani Dos Santos never appeared to convince Tottenham of his apparent worth. 

Speculation was that new manager Andre Villas-Boas was keen to keep the midfielder, who is currently recovering from an injury suffered at the Olympics, but the permanent move away from North London shows this not to be the case. 

Real Malorca currently sit sixth in La Liga.