I can’t wait to get started at Tottenham! Georges-Kevin Nkoudou backs his ‘explosive’ style to be a hit with Spurs

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Sam Long31 August 2016

New Tottenham signing Georges-Kevin Nkoudou believes his "explosive" playing style will be at home at White Hart Lane.

The 21-year-old has signed a five-year contract to become Mauricio Pochettino's third signing of the summer after his transfer was finally confirmed this evening.

Nkoudou has already been training at Hotspur Way for over a week but his move was held up due to a takeover at Marseille and, having had to wait patiently to complete his move, cannot wait to get started.

The pacey winger, who can operate on either flank, is adamant he is tailor made for English football with speed his primary asset.

"I can't wait to get to know the Premier League and the English game," he told Tottenham's official website.

"It suits my playing style, it's explosive.

"Everybody knows I'm fast, I like to dribble around players so the English league is the best for me.

"I'm excited and I can't wait to get started," he added.

Nkoudou's arrival has triggered Clinton N'Jie's loan move in the opposite direction, with the Cameroon international set to spend the rest of the season at Marseille.

Pochettino has previously spoken of his desire to add a quick attacker to his squad and Nkoudou will strengthen the Argentine's front line as Spurs fight for silverware on four fronts.

“We have improved because now we have two strikers [Harry Kane and Vincent Janssen]," he told Standard Sport last week.

"Now I think we need some players in the second line of attack, to help the team compete better and have more quality in the squad.

“It will be a very tough season, playing in the Champions League and other very tough competitions.”

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