Poyet signs for Spurs

Tottenham have signed Gustavo Poyet from Chelsea on a three-year contract

Tottenham have signed Gustavo Poyet from Chelsea on a three-year contract.The 33 year old former Real Zaragoza player is known to have been frustated at Chelsea having only played a bit part role last season under Claudio Ranieri.

The 33-year-old Uruguayan international has joined for a fee in the region of stg£2.25millionand becomes Glenn Hoddle's second signing at WhiteHart Lane following the arrival of Teddy Sheringham from Manchester United.

Poyet handed in a transfer request at Chelsea in May.

New Tottenham boss Hoddle said: "We are delighted to say Gus has joined us on a three-year contract. It's taken a bit of time like they all do.

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"I had him in mind but didn't think he would be available. When I heard he was available, I was straight in.

"He is a winner."

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