Juande Ramos hailed Giovani dos Santos as 'exciting signing'
Tottenham coach Juande Ramos praised Giovani dos Santos to a "signature exciting" after the London club completed his transfer from Barcelona for an initial £ 4.7 million. The 19-year Mexico international, who signed a five-year contract deal , Could cost Spurs £ 8.6million depending on appearances.
But Ramos is already convinced he has landed a player who could form the Premier League fire.
"If Giovani progressing as we hope it will be a fantastic player," said Ramos.
"It's a young player with great potential, which I watched for some time.
"For us, this is an exciting signing because he has an excellent quality, it works well in different positions and, more importantly, is technically excellent."
Barcelona have retained the right to 20% of any charge of the youth should move from Spurs in the next two years and will receive 10% of any fee if it is sold later in his contract.
Giovani was pleased to have stalled his move to London club after passing a medical and agreed personal terms.
He said: "It's a dream to achieve a great club like Spurs. I came here because of the passion of the fans, the size of the club and I can see us more and more in the future. "
Tottenham Sporting Director Damien Comolli believes that Giovani will be a huge asset for the club.
"Giovani has a great combination of physical power and explosiveness, as well as technical skills fine," said Comolli.
"He is someone who can create and score goals.
"He is young but not inexperienced and will be a great asset to the club.
"The fact that we have a Spanish-speaking coaching staff, and Gilberto, will adapt, adjust quickly and I think he has the skills necessary to succeed in England."
Young joined Barcelona five years ago and came through the youth ranks at the Nou Camp.
He was selected for the first team under former boss Frank Rijkaard last season - scoring a hat-trick in the league last season Barcelona beat Murcia 5-3.
Giovani can also play in attack or in a supporting role behind a main striker and helped Mexico to win the World under-17 championship in Peru three years ago.
Meanwhile, Arsenal striker Carlos Vela International believes that his teammate will finally have the chance to show his talent at White Hart Lane.
Vela, who has yet to appear for the Gunners after spending the last two seasons on loan at Celta Vigo, Osasuna and Salamanca in Spain, came to prominence alongside Giovani when both spearhead force of Mexico impactor in the country under-17 World Cup triumph.
Vela signed for Arsenal shortly after this tournament, but was forced out on loan because of work permit.
Giovani had already been committed to Barcelona at that time and set to follow in the footsteps of illustrious colleagues team of young graduates Lionel Messi.
"I'm happy for him," said Vela.
"I hope things go well for him at Tottenham, he obtained that minutes (field), it has not been given to Barcelona and it shows what he can do."
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