Finally, after months of speculation, the N’Koudou transfer saga has come to an end.
Premier League side Tottenham Hotspur has finally secured the signatures of winger Georges-Kévin N’Koudou from Marseille on a five-year deal.
Tottenham Hotspur sealed the deal after splurging £10m for the pacey winger.
Finally, we are delighted to announce the signing of @gknkoudou from Marseille. #NkoudouSigns pic.twitter.com/XZ92CIGU2V
— Tottenham Hotspur (@SpursOfficial) August 31, 2016
Earlier, the transfer negotiations were stalled due to Marseille’s anticipated takeover, but after American businessman Frank McCourt sealed the deal, Spurs were allowed to have their man.
Meanwhile, Clinton N’Jie moved the other direction to join the French side on loan.
? @gknkoudou on pace and proving himself… ? #NkoudouSigns pic.twitter.com/M1nckZlfPe
— Tottenham Hotspur (@SpursOfficial) August 31, 2016
Kevin N’Koudou is set to don the number 14 shirt and is expected to make his debut after the international break.
Kevin N’Koudou becomes Tottenham’s third major signing this summer, after striker Vincent Janssen and midfielder Victor Wanyama
After completing the deal, Kevin N’Koudou said: “I can’t wait to get to know the Premier League and the English game.
“It suits my playing style. It’s explosive, everyone knows I’m fast, I like to dribble around players – so the English league is the best for me. I can’t wait to get started.”