Sheffield United: Lys Mousset's deadline-day move to Serie A strugglers confirmed

Serie A strugglers Salernitana have confirmed the loan signing of Sheffield United striker Lys Mousset until the end of the current campaign.

Published 31st Jan 2022, 12:44 BST

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The Frenchman has not featured for the Blades since current boss Paul Heckingbottom took charge, with the former Barnsley and Leeds boss expressing concerns about Mousset’s fitness levels.

The striker responded by hiring a personal trainer and earlier posted a photograph of him on a plane. The Serie A strugglers have since confirmed his signing, with Mousset set to wear the No.99 shirt for his new club.

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As The Star reported yesterday, the deal will see Mousset spend the remainder of the season playing alongside his compatriot Franck Ribery; the former Marseille, Bayern Munich and Fiorentina winger who has been capped 81 times by France.

Mousset is out of contract at United in the summer, and the loan move would appear to confirm that his Blades career is all but over.

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