Everton winger Yannick Bolasie has ended up going on a season-long loan to Sporting Lisbon.
Everton knew that CSKA’s bid was the best financial deal for them this summer, but Bolasie reportedly did not want to move to the Russian side over racism fears.
The winger ultimately ended up leaving Everton for Sporting Lisbon instead, but the deal wasn’t worth as much to Marco Silva’s side.
Lisbon have taken Bolasie on a season-long loan, as the winger looks to get his career back on track.
The Democratic Republic of Congo international has struggled to make any sort of impact at Everton in recent times, with Marco Silva clearly feeling he isn’t part of his plans.
Silva has sent Bolasie out on a series of loan spells since he arrived at Goodison Park, and the trickster is yet to find a settled home.
Bolasie’s contract at Everton is due to expire next summer, and Lisbon have an option to make the loan move permanent inserted into the deal.
Everton stand to make a considerable loss on Bolasie when he does leave, as they paid £25 million to sign him just three years ago (Guardian).
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