Spurs snap up Naybet
Tottenham have signed Moroccan defender Nourredine Naybet from Deportivo La Coruna, subject to a work permit.
Naybet, who has moved to White Hart Lane for a fee in the region of £700,000, has been a regular member of the Primera Liga side's defence since 1996.
Naybet was not included in the Deportivo side held 0-0 by eircom League side Shelbourne in front of 24,000 fans in a Champions League qualifier first leg at Lansdowne Road on Wednesday night.
Spurs fans are hardly likely to be thrilled by the arrival of a player approaching the end of his career, but the player himself is delighted by the prospect of playing in the Premiership.
"To play in English football is a dream for anyone," he said.
"To end my career at career at Tottenham Hotspur would be phenomenal - and they have been interested in me for a month."
Naybet has spent eight years with Deportivo, but was unlikely to feature in their plans this season.
Boss Javier Irureta said: "He is a footballer who has nearly always played in the six years I have been here and the departure of a regular player is always felt."
Naybet has been a rock for Depo plus was captain which means he has leadership skills.That is what Tottenhams backline needed.
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