Didier Zokora leaves Tottenham to make Sevilla switch

08 July 2009 15:40
Sevilla confirmed on their website that Zokora, 28, had signed the deal, which includes a €30 million release clause, and will be presented next Wednesday. Sporting director Ramon Rodriguez Verdejo has revealed Zokora's desire to join them was crucial in sealing the deal. "Every Sevillista should be happy," he said. "We have to thank the president and the board for the effort they made in this signing. "Zokora was our main objective for this season. We managed to close the deal not without significant effort. We hope it will prove worth the pain. We think the player deserves it. "As soon as he knew about Sevilla's interest, he only gave signs of dedication and gratitude. This is important in these cases because it gives you leeway in the negotiation. "We are all really happy today." He added: "He's a player who works a lot, who runs a lot, physically he's a wonder who covers a lot of the pitch, he's very versatile... "He is what we needed to complete the excellent midfield that we already have." A statement on Spurs' website confirmed the departure of Zokora after three years at White Hart Lane in which he made 134 appearances for the club. "We thank Didier for his contribution and wish him every success for the future," the statement read.

Source: Telegraph