FRASER Forster described as a "fantastic opportunity" the chance to join Tottenham Hotspur, insisting: "I couldn't get here fast enough."

Forster's departure from Saints after eight years was today confirmed, with his contract set to expire at the end of this month.

And Spurs have moved quickly to snap up the England goalkeeper, who arrives on a free transfer and officially becomes a Tottenham player on July 1.

Forster will battle Hugo Lloris for the starting spot in north London, with Antonio Conte's Spurs gearing up for a return to the Champions League, following their fourth-placed finish in the Premier League.

Discussing his move, Forster told Tottenham's official website: "I’m absolutely delighted.

“This is a fantastic opportunity for me. When a team like this comes along, it’s impossible to say no. I couldn’t get here fast enough to get it done.

“Everything about the place is world-class.

"The stadium is probably the best I’ve ever been to - ask any player in the Premier League, and that’s what they’ll say.

"The training ground is unbelievable, to be able to come here and work, and work hard, I’m very privileged.

"It’s an opportunity I’m very grateful for."

He added: “It will be a fantastic season, fantastic to have Champions League football, obviously, important to have got that, and now having achieved that, I’m sure the club will want to go as far as they can in the competition.

"I’ve played almost 50 European games, so if I can come in and help in any way possible, that’s what I’ll be looking to do.”

Forster made 162 appearances for Saints, following his arrival from Celtic in the summer of 2014.

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