Tottenham have confirmed the signing of defender Ryan Nelsen from Blackburn after Rovers agreed to the termination of his contract.

Nelsen: Completes Spurs deal

New Zealander Ryan, who led his country at the World Cup in South Africa in 2010, was snapped up by Spurs after being released by Rovers.

Spurs boss Harry Redknapp had been keen to bring in another defender after Sebastien Bassong joined Wolves on loan for the rest of the season on transfer deadline day.

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