Sunderland’s Jeremain Lens joins Besiktas in £4.5million transfer
JEREMAIN LENS has sealed his £4.5million switch to Besiktas from Sunderland.
The Dutchman, 29, joined the Black Cats two years ago from Dynamo Kiev in a £13m deal.
Jeremain Lens poses next to a plane as he completes his move to BesiktasTwitter @JeremainLensJeremain Lens revealed his excitement to be joining the Turkish leagueTwitter @JeremainLens
But Lens spent last term on loan at another Turkish side, Fenerbahce, and had made clear his desire to quit the Championship club.
Black Cats boss Simon Grayson also wanted to get the winger off his wage bill, particularly as his attitude had been poor in pre-season.
Lens said: “My ambition is to play at the highest level and it was time to move on.”
He tweeted: “It’s true! I’m so happy to go back to (Turkey)!
“Let me take a moment to say a BIG thank you to all of the supporters.”
Lens also uploaded a picture of himself next to a plane as he begins his new career in Turkey.
Jeremain Lens has sealed his £4.5million transfer to BesiktasPA:Press AssociationSunderland boss Simon Grayson wanted rid of winger Jeremain LensRex Features
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