Louis Saha declared he had joined "the most dynamic and exciting team in the country" as he began life at Tottenham on Wednesday.

Saha trained with his new team-mates for the first time on Wednesday morning, having completed a surprise switch to Spurs on Tuesday night in a deadline-day free transfer from Everton.

The 33-year-old striker, who signed an 18-month contract at White Hart Lane, is now at his fifth Barclays Premier League club and he had no doubt in which direction title-chasing Tottenham were heading.

"I have a big challenge ahead, which is why I felt it was right to go," said Saha, who could make his debut in Monday's game at Liverpool.

"I am not going to step down and I think I am joining the most dynamic and exciting team in the country at the moment."

Saha's transfer ended his three-year stay at Everton, where he scored 35 goals in 115 appearances after signing from Manchester United.

The Frenchman endured an injury-ravaged time at Old Trafford and thanked the Toffees for helping him resurrect his career.

He said "I have to say thank you to Everton and particularly David Moyes because they helped me when I really needed it and I will never forget that.

"Leaving a great club like Everton is always a bit sad, but things come to an end, and I also want to say thanks to the supporters as there have been good times and bad times but I have always felt supported and loved.