Tottenham strike deal to sign Yves Bissouma from Brighton for a fee reported to be £35 million
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Updated 17/06/2022 at 18:08 GMT
Yves Bissouma becomes the third player to make the move to Tottenham Hotspur this summer, with coach Antonio Conte adding him to the captures of Ivan Perisic and Fraser Forster. The move is subject to a work permit, but that should prove a formality as the Mali international has impressed in the Premier League with Brighton.
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Tottenham have continued their summer transfer drive with the capture of Yves Bissouma from Brighton.
The Mali international midfielder has agreed a deal to the summer of 2026, albeit a work permit will need to be secured before the move is concluded.
Given Bissouma has been a standout performer for Brighton in the Premier League, a work permit would appear to be a formality.
Speaking after striking the deal, Bissouma said: "To London, Spurs, Champions League music. Imagine! The emotion is too much. I just say thank you to God. To play Champions League football, I remember when I was younger, watching Champions League everyday. I can't believe to play Champions League with Spurs.
"I'm so happy. Thank you to my mum and dad, [my] agent. Thank you to everyone. I'm going to try to help everyone."
Bissouma made the breakthrough in European football with Lille in 2016, and spent a couple of seasons in Ligue 1 before making the move to Brighton in 2018.
The 25-year-old has been a hugely influential figure for Brighton, with his dominant displays in the middle of the park ensuring the Seagulls were a match for many sides in the top flight.
After four years on the south coast, Bissouma set his sights on a step up the ladder and Spurs boss Antonio Conte lured him to London with the prospect of a Premier League title challenge and Champions League football.
Sky Sports News claims a fee of £25 million has been agreed, which could potentially rise to £35m with "performance-related add-ons".
Bissouma follows forward Ivan Perisic and goalkeeper Fraser Forster in moving to Tottenham this summer.
Tottenham kick off their 2022/23 Premier League season at home to Southampton on August 6 - with Brighton scheduled for October 8.
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