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Adebayor seals Spurs return as AVB finally signs a striker




By Sportsmail Reporter
PUBLISHED:17:45, 21 August 2012| UPDATED:18:25, 21 August 2012

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Tottenham have signed Emmanuel Adebayor from Manchester City.
The striker spent last season on loan at White Hart Lane and both parties were keen to make the arrangement permanent.
It had been feared the transfer, for a fee reported to be around £6million, may break down over personal terms.



Bring it on: Emmanuel Adebayor has secured a permanent move to Spurs




Adebayor was on £170,000 a week at the Etihad Stadium but has accepted a wage cut to head back to north London.
Spurs said on their official Twitter account: 'We are delighted to announce that we have completed the transfer of Emmanuel Adebayor from Manchester City.'
The 28-year-old forward scored 18 goals for Spurs last season, winning over the Spurs faithful as a former Arsenal player.

Adebayor also took to Twitter on Wednesday evening to say: 'I'm back. Tottenham here I come. I'm hungry for goals...Get ready.'


Arsenal old boy: Adebayor won over Spurs fans with 18 goals last season

The Togolese star signed for the Gunners in 2006 before moving to City two-and-a-half years later.
He had a loan spell with Real Madrid before joining Spurs in September 2011.
He added: 'I am pleased to be signing for Spurs on a permanent basis after finally agreeing my departure with Manchester City.
'It may have taken longer than expected but I am delighted to be back at Tottenham Hotspur.

'I really enjoyed my time here last season and I am hoping we can achieve great things together again.'

Two's company: Jermain Defoe (centre right) has a strike partner at last

Adebayor's arrival should end Spurs' search for a new centre-forward, with Jermain Defoe their only recognised out-and-out senior striker in Saturday's Premier League opening-day defeat at Newcastle.
But it is unlikely to herald the end of their summer transfer business, with QPR having made a bid for Michael Dawson this afternoon, hot on the heels of fellow defender Sebastien Bassong's move to Norwich.
There are also reports Tom Huddlestone, Jermaine Jenas, David Bentley and Giovani dos Santos could find themselves surplus to requirements under new manager Andre Villas-Boas.




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Best day of my life! Buttner delighted to complete £4m move to Man United



By Sportsmail Reporter
PUBLISHED:14:48, 21 August 2012| UPDATED:15:22, 21 August 2012

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Alexander Buttner has hailed his £4million move to Manchester United as the best day of his life.

The Dutchman completed his move to the Premier League giants, signing a five-year deal.

The 23-year-old moves to Old Trafford from Vitesse Arnhem, where he made 119 appearances over the past four years.

The left-back, who will hope to force Patrice Evra out of the side, said: 'Joining Manchester United is one of the best days of my life. It's a team I have admired for many years now and I can't wait to join my teammates and play my part in helping the club be successful.'

Manager Sir Alex Ferguson said: 'Alexander is one of the best young left backs in Europe and we're delighted to sign him. He's someone we've been watching for a while now. He gives us some really exciting options in that position.'

United front: Alexander Buttner has completed his £3.9million to Manchester United from Vitesse Arnhem






Buttner was part of Holland's preliminary squad for this year's European Championship and has made 119 appearances for Eredivisie side Vitesse over the past four years.
He becomes the second Dutch player in a week to make the switch to Manchester United, following in the footsteps of striker Robin van Persie, move moved from Arsenal in time to feature in last night's season-opening 1-0 defeat at Everton.
'Joining Manchester United is one of the best days of my life,' Buttner said.
'It's a team I have admired for many years now and I can't wait to join my team-mates and play my part in helping the club be successful.'




The Dutchman completed his medical in Manchester and is understood to have moved on a deal worth £3.9 million.
Buttner, a product of the youth system at Vitesse, was linked with a move to Barclays Premier League newcomers Southampton earlier in the summer, but that deal fell through, paving the way for the switch to United.
Buttner will provide much-needed cover for first-choice left-back Patrice Evra



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[Assasin]

mi also think a one a di best day of Paul's life too.

The thought of Evra been replaced.

[Paul Marin]

mi also think a one a di best day of Paul's life too.

The thought of Evra been replaced.

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Chelsea complete £7m signing of César Azpilicueta from Marseille
• 22-year-old Spanish right-back arrives at Stamford Bridge
• Player missed Marseille's Europa League qualifier



guardian.co.uk, Friday 24 August 2012 11.14 BST


The Spanish defender César Azpilicueta has completed his move from Marseille to Chelsea, the French club have confirmed.

The 22-year-old right-back has joined the European champions in a deal reportedly worth £7m.

Azpilicueta, who has represented Spain at several youth levels and played at the London Olympic Games this summer, missed Marseille's Europa League qualifier against FC Sheriff Tiraspol on Thursday night as he travelled to London to complete the deal.

"César Azpilicueta transfer to Chelsea's is official. The Spanish defender has signed with the Champions of Europe 2012," the Marseille statement said.

Azpilicueta made the last of his 69 appearances for Marseille in last weekend's 2-0 victory against Sochaux.

He joined the French club in 2010 from Osasuna, and although he suffered a serious knee injury in his first season on the Mediterranean coast, he went on to establish himself as the club's first-choice right-back.

Chelsea confirmed the deal with a statement on their own website. "Chelsea Football Club is delighted to announce the signing of César Azpilicueta," the statement said.

"The 22-year-old right-back, who recently represented Spain at the London Olympics, arrives at Stamford Bridge following a two-year spell in France's Ligue 1 with Marseille.