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Mousa Dembele signs for Guangzhou R&F from Tottenham

Mousa Dembele
Image: Mousa Dembele has left Tottenham to join Guangzhou R&F

Tottenham have reached an agreement to sell Mousa Dembele to Chinese Super League club Guangzhou R&F, subject to international clearance.

The 31-year-old Belgium international had not played for Tottenham since November due to an ankle injury and had been chasing a move to China since the summer.

Tottenham made the decision to allow Dembele to leave now so they receive a transfer fee, with the player's contract set to expire at the end of the season.

Spurs had also accepted an offer from Beijing Sinobo, but the midfielder has opted for a move to Guangzhou, who finished 10th in the Chinese Super League last year.

Mousa Dembele came off the bench against Fulham
Image: Dembele's playing time this season had been limited following an ankle injury

In an interview with SpursTV, Dembele said: "I've always had a good experience here. I go away with an unbelievable feeling and with a certain love for the club. The club is part of my family now."

In a brief statement confirming Dembele's departure, Tottenham said: "We wish Mousa all the best for the future."

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Dembele joined Tottenham from Fulham in 2012 and played 250 times for the club, scoring ten goals, including on his debut against Norwich.

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