Bersant Celina: French club Dijon sign Swansea City midfielder

Bersant Celina has made 61 league starts for the Swans, scoring seven goals.

Swansea City midfielder Bersant Celina has signed for French club Dijon for a fee thought to be close to £3m.

The Kosovo international has agreed a four-year deal with the Ligue 1 team, joining them on his 24th birthday.

The creative midfielder made 79 appearances for the Championship club, scoring 10 goals.

Celina was signed from Manchester City for a fee of around £3m in July 2018 and previously had loan spells with Dutch club FC Twente and Ipswich Town.

Dijon sporting director Peguy Luyindula said: "In the Championship he has been used to a very tough competition.

"He will... be ready to give everything, but what he loves above all is to be involved in the heart of the game. He is a very technical ball player, rather explosive and good in the opponent's half."

Swansea confirmed their squad numbers for the new season last Friday, with Celina not listed among the 23 players. The number 10 shirt he has worn for three seasons has been taken by Andre Ayew.

Veteran winger Nathan Dyer, who is out of contract but thought to be still in negotiations to re-sign, is also absent from the list although his number 12 shirt remains vacant.

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