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– Tottenham have completed the signing of 25-year old Mali midfielder Yves Bissouma from Brighton on a four-year deal worth £25m plus add-ons.
– He becomes Spurs’ third summer signing, following the arrival of goalkeeper Fraser Forster and winger Ivan Perisic on free transfers.
– Bissouma made 124 appearances for the Seagulls after joining the club from Lille in July 2018.
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– The north London club were initially interested in signing him in January.
– The coveted central midfielder started 26 Premier League games for the Seagulls last season, scoring once.
Introducing our third summer signing… 🔥 pic.twitter.com/GMEjKo1MH9
— Tottenham Hotspur (@SpursOfficial) June 17, 2022
– He played an influential role for Graham Potter’s side as they secured ninth place in the Premier League – the highest finish in the club’s history.
✍️ We are pleased to announce the transfer of Yves Bissouma.
Welcome to Spurs, Yves! 💙
— Tottenham Hotspur (@SpursOfficial) June 17, 2022
– Potter says the transfer is “very good” for the player and the south coast club.
#WelcomeBissouma 🇲🇱 pic.twitter.com/8iNCCcHMut
— Tottenham Hotspur (@SpursOfficial) June 17, 2022
– “Yves has shown his undoubted ability and been an important player for us during his time with us,” he said.
– “Now he has a new challenge with Tottenham, including the opportunity to play Champions League football, and everyone at the club wishes him well.”
🎙 “I'm very happy to be here”
Watch Bissouma’s first interview as a Spurs player! 👊
— Tottenham Hotspur (@SpursOfficial) June 17, 2022
– Bissouma said last September it was not his time to leave Brighton but that he wanted to play in the Champions League, which Spurs have qualified for next season.
– The deal follows Brighton’s signing of Paraguay forward Julio Enciso on a four-year deal.
