Former Tottenham Hotspur reserve Giancarlo Gallifuoco is delighted to have signed with Swansea City.

The 20-year-old, who has Australian and Italian lineage, will try to prove his worth for a year at the Liberty Stadium.

While preferring to play as a holding midfielder, he was fielded in as a centre-back during his stint with the Spurs' under-21 side.

"It's the perfect club for me to take the next step in my career and I can't wait to get started," Gallifuoco told Swanseacity.net.

"I had a brief chat with [manager] Garry Monk and he said that there are opportunities at this club if I work hard and that's what I intend to do."

"I was excited when I learned of the club's interest and it's a Premier League club that plays brilliant football and I'm delighted to be here."

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