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Giovani is all smiles after getting off the mark for new club Spurs

Giovani dos Santos expressed his delight at joining Tottenham Hotspur after getting off the mark for his new club in a pre-season friendly.

The 19-year-old summer capture grabbed a brace in Spurs' 8-0 win over Spanish side Tavernes on Monday and opened the scoring after just eight minutes.

Helpful: Giovani Dos Santos and is enjoying life with his new team-mates, including Gareth Bale (right).

Helpful: Giovani Dos Santos and is enjoying life with his new team-mates, including Gareth Bale (right).

Mexican Giovani scored his second from close range while Tomas Pekhart, Jamie O'Hara (also two each), Aaron Lennon and Steed Malbranque joined him on the scoresheet.

'It's good for me, a great start,' said Gio.

'It's also good for the team and we're all happy with how it went.

'I'm very happy to be here in this team. I feel I've settled well.

'The football is enjoyable and the players have helped me a lot.'

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