Sissoko: My desire to play in Champions League persuaded me to join Tottenham

New Tottenham Hotspur signing Moussa Sissoko has revealed that his desire to play in the Champions League helped persuade him to join the north London side this summer. 

As reported by the Telegraph, Sissoko said: ''I played a lot of games, Europa League, World Cup, Euro 2016, but I wanted to play Champions League. So when Tottenham came I said ‘yes’. I wanted to join this club''. 

''I am very happy to be here. Now I need to work hard and be at 100 per cent as soon as possible. And then I hope I will help the team to win something, and I hope we will do well this season.''