Fofana completes Sevilla move on deadline day
- Source
- MarcaTier 1
- By
- Rocío Guevara
- Published
Key points
- Midfielder arrived in frantic final hours after Lyon deal collapsed
- Del Nido: club moved 'heaven and earth' to convince French midfielder
- Fofana: 'wanted to be part of Sevilla's renaissance' after chaotic day
AI summary
Sevilla secured Youssouf Fofana on the final day of the transfer window after the midfielder's move to Lyon fell through. President José María del Nido Carrasco told Marca the club had just over three hours to complete the deal, submitting paperwork at 23:57 after the France international became available at around 20:12.
Del Nido said manager García Pimienta had requested a defensive midfielder to complete the squad. Fofana described a chaotic day but expressed enthusiasm about joining the club, citing Sevilla's history and desire to help restore the side to former glories.
Original headline
Del Nido Carrasco y el fichaje de Fofana: "Nos faltó hablar con el Papa"
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