Tottenham Hotspur sign Benjamin Stambouli

Tottenham Hotspur have signed Benjamin Stambouli from Montpellier HSC.

The 24-year-old had been strongly linked with a move to Fiorentina, but Spurs have moved to secure the signing.

The news was confirmed on the club's official Twitter page, with Stambouli pictured holding a Spurs shirt.

SIGNED! We have completed the transfer of Benjamin Stambouli from Montpellier. #WelcomeBenji pic.twitter.com/jrjwhU3J0T

— Tottenham Hotspur (@SpursOfficial) September 1, 2014

The versatile midfielder, who mainly operates in a defensive role, had been with Montpellier since 2004.