A MEGA-BUCS DEAL FOR TOM
NFL superstar Tom Brady has signed for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers following his shock departure from the New England Patriots.
It’s thought a deal in the region of £25million per year has been agreed.
At 42 the quarterback is firmly in the twilight of his career. But the Bucs reckon Brady still has the magic touch and are willing to take a punt given his huge commercial appeal.
Brady, who won six Super Bowls in a glittering 20-year spell with the Patriots, took to social media to announce the deal had been done.
He said: “Excited, humble and hungry.
“If there is one thing I have learned about football it’s that nobody cares what you did last year or the year before that.
“You earn the trust and respect of those around through your commitment every single day.
“I’m starting a new journey and I’m thankful to the Buccaneers for giving me an opportunity to do what I love to do.
“I look forward to meeting my team-mates and coaches and proving to them they can believe and trust in me.
“I’m not gonna say much more – I’m just gonna get to work!”
Brady sensationally announced his departure from the Patriots earlier this week.
He thanked coach Bill Belichick and the club for giving him so many special memories as he bid the fans farewell.
Brady said: “To all my team-mates, coaches, executives and staff, coach Belichick, RKK (owner Robert Kraft), the Kraft family and the entire organisation ... I couldn’t be the man I am today without the relationships you have allowed me to build with you.
“Our team has always set a great standard in pro sports and I know it will continue to do just that.
“Although my football journey will take place elsewhere, I appreciate everything that we have achieved and I’m grateful for our incredible team accomplishments.
“It has truly been the happiest two decades I could have envisioned in my life and I have nothing but love and gratitude for my time in New England.
“The support has been overwhelming – I wish every player could experience it. I can’t thank you enough. The packed training camps, sold-out stadiums and mostly the victory parades. I have been so blessed to share them with you all.”