Yves Bissouma, the 29-year-old Mali international, has dramatically purged his Instagram (which has over 800k followers) of any #THFC or Tottenham-specific content. This includes match highlights, team photos, and the post-victory celebration for the Europa League. His bio still lists “Football Player – Tottenham and Mali,” but the visual history with the club is now erased.
Yves Bissouma has DELETED all #thfc-related posts from his Instagram page. 📲❌ pic.twitter.com/ph00eWciPF
— Spurs Army (@SpursArmyTweets) December 5, 2025
Mali International has already been linked with a move away
Recent reports suggested Bissouma is pushing for an exit, with interest from clubs in Turkey (e.g., Galatasaray, Fenerbahçe), Saudi Arabia, Portugal, and Germany. Tottenham had reportedly planned to extend his contract to avoid a free transfer in summer 2026, but his actions suggest that he’s not committed. A forced health break and lack of playing time have reportedly caused “frustration,” making a winter move “increasingly probable.”
The deletion coincides with Bissouma’s ongoing injury recovery (ankle surgery in October 2025) and his exclusion from Frank’s plans. He’s featured minimally this season, missing 84 games over three years due to injuries and disciplinary issues, including a 2024 “laughing gas” scandal and repeated lateness that led to his omission from the 2025 UEFA Super Cup squad against PSG.
This isn’t Bissouma’s first social media meltdown
The player’s X account remains active but shows no direct acknowledgement of the deletions. This isn’t his first social media statement. That said, similar purges happened during his 2022 Brighton-to-Tottenham transfer and a 2024 Mali national team snub.
If this signals an exit, Bissouma leaves with 100 appearances, 2 goals, and a Europa League winners’ medal. Tottenham fans are divided: some see him as a “cult hero” for his flair, while others see him as underperforming due to off-field issues. Updates could come from Frank’s next presser, which would be after the Brentford game.
Our conclusion on Bissouma
Bissouma was a player that just about every fan thought would dominate and explode at Spurs, but it appears he wasn’t cut out for the levels of concentration at the top. Given his age, this may well been his last chance.