Original: Boateng signed for Tottenham Hotspur on 31 July 2007, for a reported fee of £5.4million He had his first start in the Premier League on 3 November against Middlesbrough, after which a series of further first team performances followed.
Simplified: His first start in the Premier League came on November 3, 2007 in a game against Middlesbrough F.C. As of 2008, he has made a total of 13 appearances for this side.