{"id":60858,"date":"2025-08-26T20:33:59","date_gmt":"2025-08-26T20:33:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/lesotho\/all-news\/bissouma-set-for-galatasaray-switch-as-deal-nears"},"modified":"2025-08-26T21:04:29","modified_gmt":"2025-08-26T21:04:29","slug":"bissouma-set-for-galatasaray-switch-as-deal-nears","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/lesotho\/all-news\/bissouma-set-for-galatasaray-switch-as-deal-nears","title":{"rendered":"Bissouma Set for Galatasaray Switch as Deal Nears"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"color: #ff6600\"><strong>Africa-Press &#8211; Lesotho. <\/strong><\/span>Yves Bissouma is on the verge of leaving Tottenham Hotspur for Galatasaray, with negotiations between the two clubs now at the final stage.<\/p>\n<p>The Malian midfielder has already agreed personal terms with the Turkish champions, clearing a major hurdle in the move. Talks are now focused on the final details of the transfer fee and structure, but all parties are confident an agreement will be reached shortly.<\/p>\n<p>Bissouma, 28, joined Spurs from Brighton in 2022 but has struggled to cement a consistent role in North London. A switch to Galatasaray would hand him a fresh start and the opportunity to feature regularly in both domestic and European competitions.<\/p>\n<p>If completed, the deal will mark another high-profile addition for Galatasaray as they strengthen their squad ahead of the new season.<\/p>\n<p><strong>For More News And Analysis About <span style=\"color: #ff6600\">Lesotho<\/span> Follow <span style=\"color: #ff6600\">Africa-Press<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Africa-Press &#8211; Lesotho. Yves Bissouma is on the verge of leaving Tottenham Hotspur for Galatasaray, with negotiations between the two clubs now at the final stage. The Malian midfielder has already agreed personal terms with the Turkish champions, clearing a major hurdle in the move. 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