Original: Boateng signed for Tottenham Hotspur on 31 July 2007 , for a reported fee of # 5.4 million 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 .