Official: Tottenham Hotspur sign Roberto Soldado for €30 million

Spanish forward Roberto Soldado has completed his move from Valencia to Tottenham Hotspur for a reported €30 million transfer fee.

Tottenham President Daniel Levy agreed to pay Soldado’s €30 million buyout clause after a string of rejected bids.

Soldado is the 3rd highest scorer in La Liga since 2009/10, after only Ronaldo and Lionel Messi

According to Spanish radio station Cadena SER, Tottenham director Franco Baldini gave the deal closure after a brief phone conversation with Valencia president Amadeo Salvio.

Tottenham confirmed the news on their Twitter account:

We are delighted to announce that we have reached agreement with Valencia for the transfer of Roberto Soldado subject to medical. #THFC

— Tottenham Hotspur (@SpursOfficial) August 1, 2013