Serge Aurier: Tottenham signs Paris Saint-Germain right back

Aug. 31 (UPI) -- Right back Serge Aurier has agreed to a deal with Tottenham. The club announced the five-year contract Thursday.

The pact is worth about $29 million, according to ESPN FC.

"This is a huge and exciting opportunity at a massive football club and I am determined to prove myself as a professional both on and off the pitch," Aurier told the team website.

"This is a fresh start for me and I will do everything to make the Spurs fanbase, which is huge and diverse, proud of me. The fans are the most important people at any club and I am looking forward to showing them and everyone at Spurs the real Serge Aurier."

Aurier, 24, began his career with the French club Lens before moving to Toulouse in 2012. He signed with Paris Saint-Germain in 2014 on loan. He joined the team permanently in 2015. Aurier scored five goals in 81 appearances for the French club. He has also appeared in 40 international matches for the Ivory Coast.

Tottenham originally agreed to a transfer fee with Paris Saint-Germain last week, but the official decision wasn't finalized until Wednesday, according to ESPN FC.

Aurier has a goal and an assist this year in six appearances for the Ivory Coast. He will wear No. 24 for Spurs. Since the 2012-2013 season, Aurier has more assists (19) in Ligue 1 than any other defender, as noted by Squaka Football.