Tottenham Hotspur have finally agreed to terms on a three year contract with ex-Chelsea and ex-Porto manager Andre Villas-Boas after nearly three weeks of having their managerial position vacant.

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The 29-year-old ex-Liverpool and Real Madrid striker's contract with Newcastle ended earlier this week.

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Rangers will now try to work out a compensation package with the ex-Bristol Rovers chief, who signed an improved contract last year.

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The ex-skipper, who joined the county in 2002, has signed a contract to remain as a player for two more years and become a specialist fielding coach.

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The 27-year-old has agreed a two-and-a-half-year contract with the Hammers after the clubs agreed an undisclosed fee for the ex-Portsmouth star.

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