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Tottenham have signed their second goalkeeper within a week in the form of Italian youth international Mirko Ranieri.
The 16-year-old follows directly behind Heurelho Gomes through the gates of White Hart Lane, though he has not been brought in as the Brazilian's backup considering his inexperience and will begin in the club's Academy.
Spurs sporting director Damien Comolli welcomed the acquisition of Ranieri, who has represented his country at Under-16 level, on Tottenham's official website.
“Mirko is 6ft 2in and an excellent shot stopper,” he enthused.
“His distribution and decision-making is improving all the time.
“He is a highly-intelligent individual and another very good young goalkeeper we have attracted to the club.”
As for Paul Robinson, the former England number one's career at Tottenham looks almost certain to be over, with Middlesbrough and Aston Villa believed to leading the race for his signature.
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