Offical annoucement from the Spurs website. http://www.spurs.co.uk/article.asp?article=211912
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We are delighted to announce that we have agreed terms with Brazilian side Cruzeiro for the £600,000 transfer of highly-rated defender Rodrigo Defendi.
The 18-year-old, who was born in Ribeirao Preto in Brazil, becomes our first signing under our new coaching set-up, which is already reaping rewards as the player was highly sought after by clubs both at home and abroad.
Defendi will join in a four-year deal once formalities are completed next week, after which he should be available to link up with the rest of the squad for the early part of pre-season."
No mention of work permit/Europen qualifications requirements at this moment in time.