Hoddle is predicting a bright future for Postiga

The 20-year-old Portugal international was unveiled at White Hart Lane on Thursday.

And a delighted Hoddle predicted Postiga, virtually unheard of outside his own country, would be a "massive" star in the future.

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"It has been a fantastic signing for us," said Hoddle.

"He is one of the brightest prospects in Europe, and it bodes well for the future of Tottenham.

"It is a very positive step in the right direction. This is a fantastic first signing for the club this summer, and we are going to make sure we back it up with other signings."

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Postiga has agreed a five-year deal which could be worth up to �8.25m depending on appearances and Spurs' achievements.

But he admitted he knew very little of his new team-mates.

When asked who his favourite Spurs player was, he simply laughed.

But Postiga, speaking through an interpreter, added: "I believe in my worth and I hope to be successful here. I just want to do my best for the team.

POSTIGA FACTFILE Born: 2 August 1982 Birth place: Povoa de Varzim, Portugal International debut: v Paraguay, 6 June, 2003 Height: 5 ft 10 in (179cm) Weight: 12 st 6 lb (79kg)

"I find English football very good; the passion of the supporters, the intensity of the football."

Postiga will link up with the rest of the squad at White Hart Lane when pre-season training begins at the start of July.

The striker had an impressive season with the Portuguese champions, scoring 19 goals in all competitions.

It led to him making his full international debut and he has made a quick impact at international level - recently scoring twice in a 4-0 win over Bolivia.