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Tottenham defender Fazio reveals medical student background

New Tottenham defender Federico Fazio admits he gave up his medical studies to become a footballer.

Fazio joined Spurs last month from Sevilla.

"I was a medical student for about 18 months in Argentina," revealed the 27-year-old. "I was 18 at the time, but then I went to play for Sevilla when I was 19.

"Do I regret the decision of giving up medicine? No. It has been amazing to play in the best leagues in the world.

"But I was only at medical school for a year, so I won't be able to help our injured players!"

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