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Salvatore Sirigu to sign for Sevilla

Milos Markovic in La Liga, Transfer News & Rumours 26 Aug 2016

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Spanish club Sevilla and French champions Paris Saint-Germain have agreed on final details over the transfer of goalkeeper Salvatore Sirigu.

After an injury to David Soria, who will be out until the end of September, Sevilla board decided to make a move in order to strengthen their options on the goal line.

And with former Sevilla boss Unai Emery favouring Kevin Trapp and Alphonse Areola at PSG, Rojiblancos turned towards their former manager to solve the goalkeeping issue.

Salvatore Sirigu had several offers on the table with the likes of Hull City and Everton both interested to sign the 29-year-old, but the Italian international shot stopper has set his heart on a move to Spain.

Sevilla have today confirmed that Salvatore Sirigu has already arrived at the club to complete his medicals and sign a deal with the reigning Europa League champions if all things go well.

Salvatore Sirigu was the first choice at PSG for four straight seasons, but his influence has been limited to only 3 appearances last term.

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Milos Markovic


Formerly a Chief Editor at the largest sports site in Serbia Sportske.net, Milos Markovic is an avid football writer who contributes to a variety of online football magazines - most prominently Soccernews.com and Futbolgrad.com. His feature articles, editorials, interviews and match analyses have provided informed opinion and views, helping the football aficionados keep up to date on relevant events in world football.

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