adminLONDON — Tottenham Hotspur have completed the £26m club-record signing of striker Roberto Soldado from Valencia.
The 28-year-old has signed a four-year contract after passing a medical and becomes Spurs’ third summer signing. Soldado has 11 caps for Spain and scored 30 goals in 46 appearances for Valencia club last season.
A Spurs statement said: “We are delighted to confirm the signing of Roberto Soldado from Valencia after he successfully completed his medical.” Soldado is expected to be available for Tottenham’s final pre-season friendly, which is against Espanyol at White Hart Lane on Saturday.
The club’s previous transfer record was the signing of midfielder Paulinho from Corinthians for nearly £17m earlier this summer. Spurs have also added winger Nacer Chadli from FC Twente for a fee thought to be around £7m.
Soldado was born in Valencia but began his career at Real Madrid, scoring 63 goals in 120 league appearances for their B side, Real Madrid Castilla. He joined his hometown club three years ago after a spell at Getafe and went on to score 80 goals in 146 appearances for Valencia. — BBC Sport.
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