01.02.2010
Begovic joins Stoke from Pompey


Stoke signed goalkeeper Asmir Begovic from Premier League rivals Portsmouth on Monday's transfer deadline day for a fee of 3.25 million pounds, the buying club announced.
The 22-year-old Bosnia international signed a four-and-a-half-year contract shortly before the window closed and his move is set to see some much needed funds find their way to Fratton Park where cash-strapped Portsmouth, bottom of the top flight table, face a winding up order from British tax authorities.
"Asmir is someone we have been tracking for some time and we believe that potentially he is the best young keeper in the country," said Stoke manager Tony Pulis.
Last month Pulis tried to sign another Pompey goalkeeper in David James but the loan deal collapsed over the issue of the England international's wages.
Begovic will compete with Danish international Thomas Sorensen for the starting XI spot.
Source: © 2010 AFP - Glyn Kirk
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