Tottenham signs teenage midfielder Dele Alli from MK Dons
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In what should be the final deal of the transfer window in the Premier League, Tottenham has dipped into League One to pluck out a promising young midfielder from MK Dons.
We are delighted to announce that we have reached agreement with MK Dons for the signing of Dele Alli. #DeadlineDay pic.twitter.com/WqYjlBi0wX
— Tottenham Hotspur (@SpursOfficial) February 2, 2015
Alli, 18, joins Spurs on a five-and-a-half year contract, and will return to MK Dons on loan for the remainder of the season.
Dele: “I’m really looking forward to meeting all the lads and getting to work with the manager. It’s a dream come true.” #DeadlineDay
— Tottenham Hotspur (@SpursOfficial) February 2, 2015
The transfer fee was not revealed, though at least one report suggests Tottenham had to fork out £5 million for the teenager's signature.
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