Tottenham have signed canadian international Paul Stalteri from werder Bremen.
The 27 year old was out of contract with the german giants.
Tottenham sporting director Frank Arnesen said: "Paul Stalteri is a defender who can play in midfield. He is a multi-functional player, who can play on both sides.

"He has come from a tough environment at Werder Bremen and their players are well known for their mentality. His biggest success was last year winning the double and he has now had good experience of European football.

"I am delighted to get him in. There were a lot of clubs chasing him including some from England. He will be a big plus for the squad."

Tottenham have also signed teemu taino from french side Auxerre and England u-21 star Tom Huddlestone from Derby.

Rohan Ricketts has left the club after failing to make an impression in the first team and he is hoping to move to wolves where he can work with his former manager Glenn Hoddle.