Yves Bissouma is facing an uncertain future with Tottenham after being filmed inhaling laughing gas — a year after being suspended for the same thing.
The Spurs midfielder has struggled under new boss Thomas Frank and hasn't made a single appearance for Tottenham this term. Frank left him out of the squad for the UEFA Super Cup clash with Paris Saint-Germain in August due to 'persistent lateness'. He's since been suffering with an ankle injury which has kept him out of contention.
Now, as a result of his latest disciplinary issue, Bissouma is facing an uncertain future in north London.
Tottenham Launch Probe Into Bissouma Conduct
Tottenham confirmed on Friday night that they had launched a probe after footage emerged of Bissouma inhaling a nitrous oxide balloon at a party. Nitrous oxide can lead to brain disorders, depression, memory loss, incontinence, hallucinations and nerve damage.
The latest footage, revealed by The Sun, appears to have been filmed in the early hours of November 3, with Bissouma since removing any mention of Tottenham from his Instagram account.
It comes after the player posted a clip on his Snapchat account last August of him inhaling "hippy crack". Bissouma was suspended by Tottenham and later issued an apology for his "severe lack of judgement."
A Spurs spokesman said of the new video: “We are looking into the events and it will be dealt with as an internal matter.”
Bissouma's Days With Tottenham Are Numbered
This latest off-field incident will surely spell the end for Bissouma's Tottenham career. Having joined for £60million from Brighton in the summer of 2022, the midfielder has gone on to make 100 appearances for the club, scoring two goals.
Now 29 years of age and earning £68,750 per week, Bissouma's contract in north London expires next summer, however Spurs have the option to extend that deal by 12 months if they choose to.
Based on his conduct, it would be a surprise if Tottenham wanted to extend his contract in order for him to continue playing for the club, however a one-year extension would open up the possibility of Spurs being able to cut their losses on the player and recoup some form of transfer fee.
Yet to feature under Frank, it's possible that the player has played his last game for Tottenham. An excellent player on his day, it's just a shame that Spurs fans haven't been able to see the best of him.