Another Social Media Wipe From the Midfielder

Yves Bissouma, the 29-year-old Mali midfielder, has wiped his Instagram — which has more than 800k followers — of all Tottenham-related posts, including match clips, squad photos and even Europa League celebration content. Although his bio still says “Football Player – Tottenham and Mali,” his entire visual history with Spurs has vanished.

Signs of an exit grow stronger
Bissouma has recently been linked with a move away, with interest from Turkey (Galatasaray, Fenerbahçe), Saudi Arabia, Portugal and Germany. Spurs had hoped to extend his deal to avoid losing him for free in 2026, but his social media move suggests he isn’t committed. Reports claim he’s become “frustrated” due to a forced health break and limited minutes, making a January departure “increasingly likely.”

The timing matches his recovery from October 2025 ankle surgery and his ongoing absence from Frank’s plans. He has barely featured this season and has missed 84 games across three years because of injuries and disciplinary problems — including a 2024 “laughing gas” incident and repeated lateness that saw him dropped from the 2025 UEFA Super Cup squad.

Not his first social media clean-out
His X account is still up, but doesn’t address the situation. Bissouma has made similar online statements before, such as during his move from Brighton in 2022 and after being dropped by Mali in 2024.

If this does mark the end, he leaves Spurs with 100 appearances, 2 goals and a Europa League medal. Supporters remain split: some consider him a cult favourite, while others feel his off-field issues stopped him from reaching his potential. More clarity could come from Frank’s next press conference after the Brentford match.

Overall takeaway
Bissouma was once tipped to become a dominant force at Spurs, but consistency and focus at the highest level never materialised. At 29, this might have been his last real chance to make it work.