TOTTENHAM have signed veteran shot stopper Carlo Cudicini from Chelsea on a free transfer.

TOTTENHAM have signed veteran shot stopper Carlo Cudicini from Chelsea on a free transfer.

The Italian, 35, signed for Chelsea in 1999 and was the club's number one until the arrival of Petr Cech in 2004.

He will compete with much-criticised incumbent Heurelho Gomes for the Spurs keeper's shirt.