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‘Bale deal one of the signings of the decade’ – Spurs will bring best out of Real Madrid outcast, says Robinson

Tottenham’s capture of Gareth Bale is “one of the signings of the decade”, says Paul Robinson, with the former Spurs goalkeeper excited to see a proven performer back in the Premier League.

Seven years after leaving north London for Real Madrid, a Wales international forward has returned to familiar surroundings.

Jose Mourinho has pulled off quite the coup in securing Bale’s signature, with the 31-year-old snapped up on an initial season-long loan deal.

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