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 prospect of an entire season on the sidelines, without a minute of action.

So, what happened to the Frenchman who bounced back from a rough start to forge a legacy as a cult hero in N17? Here's everything you need to know about his story since leaving Spurs.

Moussa Sissoko enjoyed a redemption arch at Tottenham "It's with Pochettino that I learned the most,"said Moussa Sissoko, back in 2023, when looking back at his career through his coaches. Sissoko was a blockbuster £30 million signing from Newcastle on deadline day of the 2016 summer transfer window, and went on to make over 200 appearances for Tottenham Hotspur, scoring five goals along the way.

Arriving, there were expectations given the price tag, as well as the fact he'd had an impressive Euro 2016. Sissoko, however, struggled to really live up to them.

"Football is not about money," said Pochettino. "You need to show on the training ground you are better than another team-mate and you deserve to be involved.

" Throwing down the gauntlet, he suggested Sissoko needed to work hard and show in the future that he deserved to be involved in the team. MORE SPURS STORIES That's exactly what happened, though.

From only five starts by late November in his first season, the 2017/18 campaign brought 47 appearances across all competitions. Pochettino had found a place for him.

Sissoko had proven he deserved it. He was also very influential, with an early handball handing the Reds a penalty.

With Liverpool going on to win 2-0, the Frenchman took the moment hard. "I was hiding in my room," hetoldL'Equipe.