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Tottenham star Hugo Lloris text me to see if Fernando Llorente reports were true because he was excited, reveals Mauricio Pochettino

Tottenham manager Mauricio Pochettino has revealed his players were so excited by the signing of striker Fernando Llorente that he received text messages as the deal was sealed.

Llorente, who chose a deadline-day move to Spurs over Chelsea, arrives with a fine pedigree including spells at Juventus and Athletic Bilbao and a World Cup winner's medal with Spain.

'It's amazing. Hugo Lloris was in the national team and sent a text to me, "Gaffer, it's true about Llorente?"

Fernando Llorente is all smiles as he makes his way onto Spurs' training pitch on Thursday
Fernando Llorente is all smiles as he makes his way onto Spurs' training pitch on Thursday
Former Swansea forward Llorente speaks to Dele Alli as they prepare to face Everton
Former Swansea forward Llorente speaks to Dele Alli as they prepare to face Everton
Llorente's fellow new boy Davinson Sanchez trained with his new team-mates on Friday
Llorente's fellow new boy Davinson Sanchez trained with his new team-mates on Friday
Serge Aurier could also make his Tottenham debut after joining from French giants PSG
Serge Aurier could also make his Tottenham debut after joining from French giants PSG

'I said "Yes, we sign Llorente".