Fernando Llorente finally finds a new club months on from Tottenham exit

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Former Tottenham striker Fernando Llorente is on the verge of penning a two-year deal with Napoli, say reports.

Fernando Llorente

The Spain international has been without a club since departing north London at the end of his contract in June.

He has since been linked with moves all over the globe but appears to have his heart set on a return to Serie A.

The Spaniard scored crucial goals against Borussia Dortmund and Manchester City in the competition last season during Spurs’ run to the final.

The outlet adds that Tottenham had the option to extend Llorente’s contract before it expired but decided not to.

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