Spurs sign Yedlin

13 August 2014 20:01

United States right-back DeAndre Yedlin has joined Tottenham on a four-year-deal from Major League Soccer franchise Seattle Sounders, the Barclays Premier League club have announced.

Yedlin will remain with the Sounders before joining up with his new team-mates in time for the 2015-16 Premier League campaign.

A statement on Tottenham's website read: "We are delighted to announce that we have reached agreement with Seattle Sounders for the transfer of United States international right-back DeAndre Yedlin.

"DeAndre has signed a four-year contract and will remain with Sounders before joining us ahead of the 2015-16 season."

Yedlin made three appearances for the USA at the World Cup, in group games against Portugal and Germany and in their last-16 defeat to Belgium.

Source: PA