Tottenham made a double announcement of the number of shirts on Tuesday afternoon after signed Joao Palhinha this summer.

moment confirmed over the weekend that they had signed the first Fulham Midfielder in the loan with an opportunity to buy.

The Portuguese international arrives with a great deal of flight experience under his belt after enjoying magic in Portugal, Germany and England in recent years, and the club confirmed what the number will get on Tuesday afternoon.

What makes the number six so special?

Straw will donate number six to the back of his shirt after deciding to get the free team number next Radu DragusThe decision is to move to number three before the new campaign.

The midfielder was wearing 16 in Bayern After holding 26 in Fulham and explained why the sixth number should stay with him throughout his career.

“I try to always choose a number of six – sometimes it’s not available, but since I started my career, it was a number I had with me because of my family.

“It means a lot to me because of my grandfather … It’s the day he left our family, and since my grandfather died, if I have a look, many important things in my life have happened on this day, with the number six.”

The sixth number will stay with it for life

During the three seasons with Sporting B, Palhinha wore shirt numbers 86 and 66. He explained more about his superstition and revealed why he wants to keep his number because of his particular meaning.

“I can remember my first goal … All that has been important in my career – not only my career but also in other things – most days have the number six.

“I am a little prejudiced and I always believe that this number has an important meaning for me and my family, and that is why I want to keep, if possible, the number with me in the shirt.”

Palhinha is ready for his debut

The 30-year-old could make his debut for Spurs against his parent club on Thursday while both sides meet in Germany for a pre-season friendly, and he says he cannot wait to wear his number proudly on his new side.

“I feel like this number represents me. I’ve worn it on the national team for three years, and I just think I really represent who I am – someone who is always willing to give everything to the team.

“Now, I’m really proud to wear it in North London.”