- Talks had moved quickly with an initial loan agreement with an agreed obligation
- Atletico Madrid and Fulham were also interested in the midfielder this summer
- The transfer of the 28-year-old player will become final at the end of the campaign.
Tottenham have confirmed the departure of Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg and the midfielder has sealed a loan move to Marseille that will become permanent.
As reported by Sports mailThe Ligue 1 club were close to reaching an agreement on Saturday night after making a £13.5m offer.
Hojbjerg had also attracted interest from Atletico Madrid and Fulham but is believed to be keen to work with new Marseille manager Roberto De Zerbi.
Talks have progressed quickly and the initial loan will allow the 28-year-old to spend next season in France before his transfer is made permanent.
Hojbjerg landed in Marseille on Sunday evening and was welcomed by his fans.
Danish international Hojbjerg made 184 appearances during his four years at Spurs, scoring 10 goals. He previously played for Bayern Munich and Southampton.
However, he had entered the final year of his contract 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 the arrivals of Archie Gray from Leeds and Lucas Bergvall from Djurgardens in Sweden.
The club’s statement wished Hojbjerg “all the best for the future.”
Hojbjerg was part of the Denmark squad that was knocked out of Euro 2024 by hosts Germany in the round of 16 and has earned 81 caps for his country to date.
Marseille have been looking to spend big money since signing De Zerbi.
Mason Greenwood joined from Manchester United in a controversial deal worth around £30million, while midfielder Ismael Kone completed a move from Watford.
The club are also working on a deal to sign striker Eddie Nketiah from Arsenal.
