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Pau Lopez joins Tottenham on season-long loan and aims to challenge Michel Vorm for understudy role

Tottenham have announced the season-long loan signing of goalkeeper Pau Lopez from Espanyol.

Lopez, who has been capped for Spain's U21 side is Mauricio Pochettino's fourth signing of the summer.

The Spaniard will look to challenge for playing time alongside Michel Vorm as understudy to first choice Hugo Lloris, who is currently sidelined with injury.

Tottenham have announced the season-long loan signing of goalkeeper Pau Lopez
Tottenham have announced the season-long loan signing of goalkeeper Pau Lopez

We are delighted to announce the signing of goalkeeper Pau Lopez on a season-long loan from Espanyol. #WelcomeLopez pic.twitter.com/xtZLZLbsCD

— Tottenham Hotspur (@SpursOfficial) August 31, 2016

The France international is expected to return after the international break, having been out since the opening game against Everton.