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Tottenham have announced the signing of Romania centre-back Radu Dragusin from Genoa.
The defender has joined Spurs in a £25million plus add-ons deal that also sees Djed Spence head the other way on loan.
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Ange Postecoglou's side showed early interest in Dragusin but were met with competition from Bayern Munich as the Bundesliga giants sent a late bid.
However, despite the presence of the German champions, Spurs won the race and the 21-year-old has now officially signed for the club.
Dragusin joins a defence that has been hindered by injuries, with full-backs Ben Davies and Emerson Royal starting at centre-back in Spurs' last game against Burnley.
Micky van de Ven, who only recently returned from injury, and Alfie Dorrington were the only available centre-halves, but Spurs now have an extra option.
Dragusin's youth career began at Romanian outfit FC Sportul Studentesc before he moved to Regal Sport Bucuresti, and he then went to Italy to sign for Serie A giants Juventus.
The defender made four senior appearances for the Old Lady and had three spells out on loan, including Genoa.
He first joined the club in the summer of 2022 when they were in Serie B but his move was made permanent just months later.
Dragusin was key in their promotion to Serie A and has featured 22 times for them this season, but is now set for the Premier League.
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The defender is Spurs' second signing of the January transfer window after they welcomed Timo Werner on loan from RB Leipzig.
Although Bayern have missed out on the Romanian international, they are set to sign Eric Dier.
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Thomas Tuchel's side reached a verbal agreement with the defender, who has made just four appearances for Spurs this season.
He has landed in Munich ahead of the move as Bayern eye a 12th consecutive league title.
