TOTTENHAM have announced the signing of Brighton ace Yves Bissouma for £25million.
The Malian midfielder has penned a four-year contract with the North Londoners.
Bissouma, 25, is Spurs‘ third signing of the transfer window following the previous arrivals of Ivan Perisic and Fraser Forster.
He arrives after four years at Brighton, during which he made 123 appearances for the Seagulls.
Speaking to Spurs TV upon his arrival, Bissouma said: “It was my dream to play Champions League when I was young.
“I remember watching Champions League every day and I can’t believe I’ll play Champions League with Spurs. I’m so happy! Thank you to everyone.”
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The former Lille ace completed a medical at Hotspur Way yesterday after swiftly agreeing personal terms with the club.
It’s believed that the fee could rise to £30m after add-ons.
Bissouma was about to enter the final year of his Brighton contract, prompting Graham Potter’s side to sell.
He was keen to join a club competing in the Champions League and is excited to work under Antonio Conte.
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Arsenal had regularly been linked with Bissouma during the last two seasons, but will now look to pursue Youri Tielemans.
Spurs intend to add even more talent this summer.
Conte and Co are eager to get a deal over the line for Middlesbrough ace Djed Spence.
While Spurs are also chasing a new forward to support Harry Kane and Son Heung-min.
Conte’s side have been linked with the likes of Lautaro Martinez, Victor Osimhen and Richarlison in recent days.
Tottenham fans in South Korea could get a first glimpse of Bissouma in action in a Spurs shirt next month.
Tickets to see Son and Co in Seoul against Team K League sold out in just 25 minutes.
