Official: "Tottenham" acquires defender V.Chiriches from "Steaua" © EuroFootball.com

"London's Tottenham" officially announced that they have acquired 23-year-old defender Vlad Chiriches from "Steaua" in Bucharest.

Speculation about a possible Romanian transfer to England had been circulating for a long time, and it was almost certain that the player would join "Spurs."

V. Chiriches cost "Tottenham" team 8.5 million pounds, and the defender most likely signed a four-year contract.

"We are delighted to announce that we have reached an agreement with 'Steaua' for defender Vlad Chiriches," - it is written on the official 'Spurs' website.

Romanian national team member became the sixth purchase of the team led by Andre Villas-Boas this summer. Also, in London arrived Roberto Soldado, Paulinho, Etienne Capoue, Nacer Chadli, and Erik Lamela.

The defender played for the Bucharest team since 2012 and during this time managed to play 62 matches and score 4 goals."