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What happened to Moussa Sissoko after Tottenham? Champions League final handball to a Greek tragedy

Once upon a time, Moussa Sissoko was lining up in the Champions League final, looking to make history with Tottenham Hotspur. Now, he’s facing the…

By Cory Varney · Spurs web

Published: Sunday, 27 September 2026 at 9:00 PM

Key Things to Know

Moussa Sissoko made over 200 appearances and scored five goals during his career with Tottenham Hotspur.
Tottenham originally signed Sissoko from Newcastle United for £30 million in the summer of 2016.
Sissoko conceded an early penalty for handball during Tottenham's 2-0 Champions League final loss to Liverpool.

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Former Tottenham Hotspur midfielder Moussa Sissoko faces the prospect of spending an entire season sidelined without playing any minutes. After arriving at Tottenham from Newcastle United for £30 million in 2016, Sissoko overcame an initial struggle under manager Mauricio Pochettino to make over 200 appearances and score five goals for the club.

Sissoko featured in the 2019 Champions League final, where an early handball contributed to Tottenham's 2-0 defeat against Liverpool. He left Tottenham for Watford in a £3 million transfer ahead of the 2021/22 season, later departing for French side Nantes after Watford suffered relegation from the Premier League.

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