Tottenham confirm Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg's departure with midfielder joining French side Marseille on season-long loan with obligation to turn move permanent

Tottenham have confirmed the departure of Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg with the midfielder sealing a loan move to Marseille that will become permanent.

As reported by Mail Sport, the Ligue 1 club were closing in on agreeing a deal on Saturday evening after making an offer of £13.5million.

Hojbjerg had also attracted interest from Atletico Madrid and Fulham but is believed to have been keen to work under new Marseille boss Roberto De Zerbi. 

Discussions advanced quickly and the initial loan will see the 28-year-old spend the upcoming season in France before his transfer is made permanent.

Hojbjerg landed in Marseille on Sunday night and was greeted by supporters. 

Denmark international Hojbjerg made 184 appearances during his four-year spell at Spurs, scoring 10 goals. He previously played for Bayern Munich and Southampton. 

He had entered the last year of his contract, however, and would therefore have been available to leave on a free transfer in 2025 had an extension not been agreed.

Spurs have strengthened Ange Postecoglou's midfield this summer with Archie Gray joining from Leeds and Lucas Bergvall arriving from Djurgardens in Sweden.

The club statement wished Hojbjerg 'all the best for the future'. 

Hojbjerg was part of the Denmark side that were knocked out of Euro 2024 by hosts Germany in the last-16 and has been capped 81 times by his country to date.

Marseille have looked to splash the cash since appointing De Zerbi.

Mason Greenwood joined from Manchester United in a controversial deal worth around £30m while midfielder Ismael Kone completed a move from Watford.

The club are also working on a deal to sign striker Eddie Nketiah from Arsenal.