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Nacer Chadli: Tottenham complete FC Twente winger signing

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Nacer Chadli

Tottenham have completed the signing of Belgium international winger Nacer Chadli from Dutch club FC Twente.

Spurs have agreed an undisclosed fee, thought to be about £7m, for the 23-year-old, who has won 14 caps.

Chadli is with Spurs in Hong Kong for the Asia Cup, and having agreed terms and passed a medical, could make his debut against Monaco on 3 August.

He joined FC Twente from AGOVV Apeldoorn in 2010 and played 106 times for the club, scoring 31 goals.

Two of those strikes came in Champions League matches against Spurs in the 2010-11 season.

Chadli becomes the third Belgian player at White Hart Lane, alongside Mousa Dembele and

The London club have also sealed the £17m capture of Brazilian international midfielder Paulinho during the close season.

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  • Comment posted by Lukeyash, at 17:49 21 Jul 2013

    Why are all of you Spurs fans fretting that this guy isn't a striker? You are aware that today is July 21st and not August 31st? If it's clear to the average fan that Tottenham need a striker, i'm pretty sure that AVB is also well aware of that fact. He still has over a month to sign a top class forward. So stop whinging and appreciate the top quality new signing that your team has just made.

  • Comment posted by Lukeyash, at 17:19 21 Jul 2013

    I used to like the BBC comments boards. Back in the day they were full of genuine sports fans who liked to give their well informed opinions in an articulate, clear manner. However, now it's just of cretinous fools who's opinions are so incoherent and nonsensical that it's almost laughable. I'd expect these sorts of comments from websites such as Goal.com and Bleacher Reports. Not the BBC.

  • Comment posted by User0537918848, at 15:02 21 Jul 2013

    @DTM4888 Exactly what part of beating HR's points total and achieving Spurs' highest ever PL points return constitute failure? Factor in the loss of Modric, VDV, Kaboul and King plus it being AVB's first season in charge and that's not too shabby. Engage brain before typing mate. Oh yeah, and are Barca a good example of a one man team because Messi scores the bulk of their goals?

  • Comment posted by epochery, at 16:46 21 Jul 2013

    @Mr Toad, I think you will find that Spurs were consistent throughout the season and their average points in the last 10 was the same as through the whole season. Problem was not a deterioration in Tottenham's form, but an amazing run from Arsenal. Let's not forget that 72 points would have achieved top 4 in almost any other season.

  • Comment posted by U15795839, at 23:32 21 Jul 2013

    @338. ArseneWenger

    I want Bendtner. Lets discuss business.

  • Comment posted by lloydyluck, at 16:45 21 Jul 2013

    Just to clarify Spurs have been on a level of progression for the last 5 years, both on and off the pitch. Better points tally, new improved world class training facilities and one of the most promising young managers in the world, the 'Arsenal' fans on here need to realise they are in a stagnant decline from the heights they had of winning the league to seeing 4th spot as a great end to a season

  • Comment posted by User0769653607, at 18:36 21 Jul 2013

    Spurs keep making all the right steps.
    Nice.

  • Comment posted by User0744130833, at 21:04 21 Jul 2013

    If gooners feel like they need to"bite",then fair enough. But calling Chadli(Belgium International) and Paulinho(Brazilian International) average is simply embarrassing to your footballing brain. Assuming you have one.I could call Jack Wilshere"average"but I can accept that he's actually top draw!Why?Because I can put aside my rivalry with you lot, and acknowledge a good footballer when I see one

  • Comment posted by Aviatorr, at 15:58 21 Jul 2013

    ...and now, for AVB's next trick.. a striker... (please?)

  • Comment posted by User0748970451, at 15:33 21 Jul 2013

    superb signing.

    tottenham boys ignore the trolls.

    those of us who know our football know exactly who this guy is... infact he scored against us for FC Twente in the CL a few seasons ago.

    at age 23 this is a very astute signing. the squad is looking fantastic now. so many options... if we can just get that elusive top striker then we will have a very good season.

  • Comment posted by User0399865953, at 15:32 21 Jul 2013

    can someone please explain to me why these Woolwich supportes keep trolling Spurs news??? is it the lack of transfer activity on your front??? Grow up!!

  • Comment posted by J, at 17:35 22 Jul 2013

    542.ProudToBeAFC

    And this tiny club pushed you to the last game of the season twice in a row despite paying 40m a year less in wages and not having a "real" striker. Worrying times.

  • Comment posted by User0992518767, at 15:55 21 Jul 2013

    Hopefully an inspired signing, the lad has goals in him. Looking at an attacking 4-3-3 would not suprise me that Bale plays at front with Chadli on left wing and Lennon or Townsend on the right but we shall see.

    This is the most competitive spurs squad I have seen in my lifetime and don't just mean first team.

    If we can get Soldado, then we would definitely mean business.

  • Comment posted by EnglishnotEuropean, at 15:10 21 Jul 2013

    @ ExpertSportsFan88

    This signing gives AVB options, there are times when Bale is more of a force NOT playing in his usual position, but during those times they still need wide men. Then there are injuries, and suspensions when the fools they call ref's book Bale for diving when cameras prove he did not dive.

  • Comment posted by Mathna, at 15:59 21 Jul 2013

    I see the Woolwich Wanderers' WUMS are back already...happy new season my winless wonders..will it be the first trophy since 2005? Or will you be happy with having a strong Balance Sheet and rewarding Arsene with another 7.5m for failure?

  • Comment posted by J, at 15:33 21 Jul 2013

    55.davidindevon

    How about the multiple times AVB has said that Bale is not for sale, regardless of the offer, as Levy has promised him? Real Madrid saying that they're not trying to buy him now because we refuse to even speak to them about him? He also came out recently saying that he learnt a lot from AVB last season and is looking forward to learning more from him this season. Try harder.

  • Comment posted by User0574776627, at 15:22 21 Jul 2013

    Gunner storm can't help himself he desperately wants to be noticed, so he spends 12 hrs a day on threads about Spurs.

    8 seasons of epic failure set to continue for woolwich wanderers !

  • Comment posted by User0514582599, at 20:19 21 Jul 2013

    Agree with some of the other comments saying we need a striker - yes we do, but there is still time.

    Chadli is a very good signing, someone who can play on either flank and give Lennon the competition he needs.

  • Comment posted by User0574776627, at 17:06 21 Jul 2013

    @128

    I have 36 yrs watching the league so by your definition that makes me at least 1 & 1/2 times smarter than you.

    Woolwich wanderers "think through signings" - what like selling their only decent player RVP and paying millions for Chumkh ?

    Hahahahahahahahahahaha

    Delusional would be an over statement !

    But at least you've got a career as a comedian if the wumming doesn't pan out . . . . .

  • Comment posted by User0574776627, at 17:30 22 Jul 2013

    @538

    Errrrrr - we have !

    Man U Man C Spurs Chelsea Liverpool Swansea Wigan & Birmingham

    All have been MORE SUCCESSFUL than woolwich wanderers in last 8 seasons.

    Meet the ONLY fan who didn't cos I've read at least 10,000 posts about finishing 4th . . .

    As for history, good point, 1st English team to win in Europe & do
    "The Double" is SPURS.

    woolwich wanderers = always 2nd to achieve !

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