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Spurs confirm six-year deal for £16.5m Croatia star Modric

Spurs have today confirmed they have reached an agreement to sign Croatia midfielder Luka Modric from Dinamo Zagreb for £16.5m on a six-year contract.

The move is subject to him obtaining a work permit.

Tottenham said the fee was "a total consideration of €21million payable in instalments over the next four years."

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Spurring them on: Luka Modric (second from right) was in the stands to watch Tottenham's 1-1 draw against Bolton

See a little of what Spurs will be hoping to see from Modric below

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