Tottenham signing Pau Lopez: Five things you need to know about keeper

Pau Lopez, left, and Barcelona's Luiz Suarez clash in May's Copa del Rey showdown.In a move that may have passed under the radar on a hectic Deadline Day, Tottenham Hotspur signed Espanyol goalkeeper Pau Lopez on a season-long loan.

Brought in to compete with Michel Vorm to be understudy to Hugo Lloris, Lopez is much more than a last-minute squad filler.

ESPN FC gives you a rundown of everything you need to know about Lopez.

1. Lopez grew up very fast

As a kid, Lopez didn't always want to play between the posts. His father Ignasi -- a police officer nowadays -- used to be an amateur goalkeeper and tried to encourage his son to follow in his footsteps, but Pau became bored and tried his luck as…