Keller glad to be back

Keller will push Neil Sullivan for the keeper's jersey

New Tottenham signing Kasey Keller says he was attracted back to the Premiership by the 'buzz' surrounding the English game.

The American international was on the verge of signing for Turkish club Besiktas, but when Tottenham came in for him he jumped at the chance to move to White Hart Lane.

He said: "There's a big buzz in the Premiership right now, that has grown even in the two years I've been gone.

"These next three years are going to be a big time in England, and it's going to be nice to be a part of that."

It's going to be an exciting time

Spurs acquisition
Kasey Keller

Keller, who will compete with Neil Sullivan for the keeper's jersey, is looking forward to linking up with Glenn Hoddle and the big-name signings Spurs have made during the close-season.

"I've heard very good things about Glenn Hoddle," he said.

"There's definitely a big buzz about Spurs at the moment with the manager coming back and Teddy (Sheringham) coming back.

"Plus there's Christian Ziege, who is a big German international from Liverpool."

The former Leicester and Millwall player has signed a three-year deal after finishing his contract with Spain's Rayo Vallecano, and cannot wait to get started.

He said: "Spurs are a big club and it's back in London.

"It's going to be an exciting time."