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The Real Madrid star had been linked with a move to Chelsea, where he would work alongside old boss Jose Mourinho.

But Spurs have swooped for the full-back and he is set for White Hart Lane.

Gareth Bale is likely to move in the opposite direction but the transfer of Coentrao is entirely separate to the deal for the Welshman.

Coentrao does not fit into Carlo Ancelotti's plans and Spurs boss Andre Villas-Boas moved quickly to convince his countryman to move to London.

Spurs have already signed Roberto Soldado, Paulinho and Nacer Chadli.

It's expected Coentrao will set them back around £13m.

Spurs' defensive options are currently thin on the ground.

They have sold Steven Caulker to Cardiff while Jan Vertonghen has an ankle ligament injury.

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