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Spurs look into Yves Bissouma inhaling nitrous oxide as midfielder says sorry

Bissouma reportedly uploaded clips of himself using the Class C drug, widely known as laughing gas, onto social media site Snapchat last weekend.

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Tottenham midfielder Yves Bissouma has apologised after he was recorded inhaling nitrous oxide but could potentially face punishment for his actions.

Bissouma reportedly uploaded clips of himself using the Class C drug, widely known as laughing gas, onto social media site Snapchat last weekend.

Mali international Bissouma has since acknowledged his “severe lack of judgement” but faces an internal club investigation and an anxious wait to discover if further punishment could be on his way.

Yves Bissouma shields the ball from Jamal Musiala during Tottenham's friendly with Bayern Munich
Yves Bissouma, left, has played 56 times for Spurs (Bradley Collyer/PA)

“I understand how serious this is and the health risks involved, and I also take my responsibility as a footballer and role model very seriously.”

A Tottenham spokesman added: “We are looking into the events. This will be dealt with as an internal matter.”

Nitrous oxide was made a Class C drug under the Misuse of Drugs Act last November, as part of the Government’s anti-social behaviour action plan.

Bissouma joined Tottenham in 2022 and has made 56 appearances for the club, including 26 starts under current boss Ange Postecoglou during the 2023-24 campaign.

Meanwhile, Spurs defender Emerson Royal is in Italy to complete a medical ahead of a permanent move to AC Milan, the PA news agency understands.

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