Tottenham have signed Scott Parker from West Ham for a fee in the region of £5 million.
The 30-year-old handed in a transfer request on Tuesday with the desire to play in the Premier League once again.
Spurs boss Harry Redknapp has also been boosted by the news that Luka Modric will definitely be staying at White Hart Lane, but David Bentley has moved to the Hammers on a season-long loan deal.
The Parker deal has also signalled the departure of Wilson Palacios, who has joiend Stoke City.
Parker joined West Ham for £7 million in 2007 and picked up the Football Writers' Association Footballer of the Year last season, despite the club being relegated from the top flight.
Parker's signature has been in high demand throughout the summer and Redknapp is understandably delighted to capture the England international.
"He's a good player. I think he is what we need," Redknapp said. "He's a good lad, great attitude.
"Footballer of the year last year and he'll be a good addition for this team - no doubt about that.
"He's a good character, a fantastic person, a proper family man, a real good pro. He'll be great around the place for us."