Tottenham Spurs have signed striker Clinton Njie from Olympique Lyonnaise, subject to international clearance and work permit.
Njie has signed a five-year deal with the White Hart Lane outfit on his 22nd birthday for £12m.
The Cameroon international had an impressive season with Lyon in 2014-15, scoring seven goals in 30 league matches despite only starting half of those games.
He told the club’s official website: “I’m still young, still growing up and it’s a big challenge – the Premier League is one of the biggest leagues in the world.
We’re delighted to announce the signing of Clinton Njie subject to international clearance & work permit #WelcomeNjie pic.twitter.com/aIlAbTHL3j
— Tottenham Hotspur (@SpursOfficial) August 15, 2015
“The club is ambitious and I’m ready to give my best to help the club achieve its aims.
“Like I said, I’m still learning and I’m here to give my best. I just hope I get the chance to give (back) to the club what they are giving to me.”
Njie has scored six goals in 11 appearances for the Indomitable Lions since making his debut in September 2014.
He arrived at Lyon in 2010 and made a total of 48 appearances for the French club.
Nike, who can also play in the wings, was likened to Cameroon’s all-time highest goal-scorer Samuel Eto’o by Lyon chairman Jean-Michel Aula because of his skilfulness and his goal eye.
Spurs confirmed they have reached an agreement with Villarreal over the sale of their record signing Roberto Soldado on Friday, saying: “We have reached agreement with La Liga side Villarreal for the transfer of Roberto Soldado. We wish Roberto all the best for the future.”
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