Glenn Hoddle kept his promise today when he completed the signing of Republic of Ireland striker Robbie Keane from Leeds for Stg£7 million.
Hoddle had been trying to sign a striker before today's transfer window closed and, after been linked with a host of names his summer, the Spurs manager finally got his man.
Keane had vowed to fight for his first team place under new Leeds boss Terry Venables during the club's pre-season tour of China.
But, after just two games, when he only figured as a substitute, his patience ran out and he told Venables he wanted a move.
Keane, who has been given the number 22 shirt, could be at White Hart Lane for up to six years.
He has signed an initial four-year contract with an option for a further two taking the deal up to £7 million.
Keane will be paraded before the start of today's Premiership home clash with Southampton although he is not eligible to play today.
The signing will increase competition for places up front where he will be challenging Teddy Sheringham, Les Ferdinand, Steffen Iversen and Sergei Rebrov for a place in the team.
Keane had a good World Cup this summer scoring important goals for the Ireland against Germany and Spain.
Hoddle had been linked with Real Madrid striker Morientes, Barcelona's Rivaldo, Lazio's Hernan Crespo and Sunderland hitman Kevin Phillips.
But, with the transfer window deadline looming, he has managed to clinch a deal for Keane.