Defender Kaboul completes Portsmouth move

(CNN) -- Portsmouth have completed the signing of French defender Younes Kaboul from Tottenham on a four-year deal for an undisclosed fee.

Pompey manager Harry Redknapp beat off stiff competition from Sunderland and Aston Villa to bring the 22-year-old to the FA Cup winners.

The French Under-21 star only joined Spurs last summer but found first-team chances limited after former manager Martin Jol was replaced by Juande Ramos.

Kaboul becomes Redknapp's second major signing of the close season following his £11million ($21.03m) capture of England striker Peter Crouch from Liverpool.

Despite reports claiming he could be set for a switch elsewhere, Kaboul is adamant he only ever wanted to join Pompey.

"It wasn't a difficult choice to make. Everyone in the papers was saying I was going to Sunderland or Aston Villa but I only ever wanted to come here," he told www.portsmouthfc.com.

"As soon as I knew they were interested, it was my only choice. I came here because the manager has wanted me for two years. I met him two years ago when I was at Auxerre and I like the man because he gives you confidence."

Kaboul was a regular under Jol, who took him to White Hart Lane last summer, but then struggled to dislodge Jonathan Woodgate, Michael Dawson and Ledley King at the heart of the Tottenham defense.

With Sol Campbell and Sylvain Distin already established as Redknapp's center-backs, the Frenchman could end up in a similar situation on the south coast -- but he is unfazed by the challenge the awaits him.

"It does mean that there is a lot of competition for places but that's good -- it keeps everyone focussed," he said. "Also, I can play in midfield or at the back. I don't mind really. The important thing is that I'm here and ready to play. I really want to do a good job here," he added.