PAULINHO COMPLETES MOVE TO TOTTENHAM.

BRAZIL'S MIDFIELDER PAULINHO SET FOR A MOVE TO TOTTENHAM.

 

Paulinho has become Andre Villas-Boas' first summer recruit as he looks to reshape his squad ahead of a push for a top-four place in the Premier League next season. He revealed during the tournament in his native country that a bid from Spurs to seal his signature had been lodged and that north London was his most likely destination.

Inter Milan and Real Madrid were also believed to be interested in a move for the former Bragantino midfielder.Sao Paulo-born Paulinho scored 34 goals in 167 games for Corinthians and played in his country's 3-0 win over Spain in the Confederations Cup final. He also played for Corinthians in their Club World Cup final win over Chelsea in December. He has made a total of 17 appearances for Brazil and scored five times, including goals in their 3-0 Confederations Cup win against Japan and the 2-1 semi-final victory over Uruguay. He was a regular for Brazil during their Confederations Cup campaign which culminated in a 3-0 win over Spain on Sunday. And the midfielder is hopeful of maintaining his form with his new club.

"It's a huge pleasure for my career to be at a club as big as Tottenham. I know it will be a huge challenge but I think I can help all my colleagues to succeed and give a lot of happiness to the supporters," he said.

Neither the fee or length of contract has been disclosed by the club yet.

SOURCE:BBC SPORTS,SKY SPORTS.