Tottenham Hotspur has confirmed the signing of Yves Bissouma from English Premier League side Brighton. The Mali midfielder is Spurs’ third summer signing after the signing of Ivan Perisic and Fraser Forster....CONTINUE READING THE FULL ARTICLE>>>
The former Lille star signed a four years deal with the North London club and will compete for a place in the first team with other midfielders in the squad.
Tottenham Hotspur released an official statement on their website to confirm the signing of Bissouma from Brighton.
“We are delighted to announce the transfer of Yves Bissouma from Brighton and Hove Albion, subject to the granting of a work permit. The Mali International has agreed a deal that will run until 2026,” the club confirmed.
“A dynamic midfielder, Yves began his youth career at Majestic SC before joining Malian outfit AS Real Bamako and in March, 2016, headed to France to join Lille OSC, making 55 senior appearances for Les Dogues, scoring four goals.
“In July, 2018, he signed for Brighton, making his debut the following month and registering his first league goal in July, 2020, a strike which was nominated for the Premier League’s Goal of the Month award.
“Across four seasons with the Seagulls, Yves made 123 appearances in all competitions, scoring six goals and in the 2021/22 season helped them to ninth place in the Premier League, the highest top-flight finish in the club’s history.”
