Malian international midfielder Yves Bissouma is facing a pivotal day in his career on September 11, 2025.
Currently under contract with Tottenham, the player is close to securing a transfer before the imminent closure of the transfer window in certain leagues. Having been excluded from squads this season by Tottenham’s coach Thomas Frank, notably for the UEFA Super Cup, Bissouma is now viewed as surplus to requirements at Spurs and is seeking a new club.
Recent reports indicate that agreements are near completion with several interested clubs in Turkey, including Galatasaray and Fenerbahçe, as well as teams in Saudi Arabia, where the transfer window is also closing soon. Tottenham favors a permanent sale despite complications from Bissouma’s high wages, though the player might also consider a loan move to revive his career given his relationship with the coach has been described as « irretrievable. »
This transfer aligns with Tottenham’s squad restructuring, where Bissouma has made 100 appearances in all competitions. Now aged 29, he is ready to take on new challenges away from North London. The deal, potentially finalized by the end of the day on September 11, will be a key topic in the African transfer market, highlighting the international mobility of African talent.
This situation also reflects broader issues surrounding the valuation and integration of African players in major European clubs, often subject to frequent rotations and evolving sporting strategies. Bissouma’s likely departure fits a larger trend of African players recalibrating their careers between Europe and emerging markets like Turkey and Saudi Arabia, where clubs are increasingly eager to recruit footballers from the African continent.