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Burnley miss out on former West Brom midfielder Stephane Sessegnon as free agent joins Montpellier

Burnley target Stephane Sessegnon has signed for Montpellier.

The 32-year-old was released by West Bromwich Albion at the end of last season and had been talking to a number of clubs in England and abroad.

Sessegnon previously scored 17 goals in 87 league games for Sunderland, earning him a £5.5million move to West Brom in September 2013.

Stephane Sessegnon left West Brom in the summer and he has now joinedu00a0Montpellier
Stephane Sessegnon left West Brom in the summer and he has now joined Montpellier
The Benin international was linked with a move to Turf Moor but he has opted for France
The Benin international was linked with a move to Turf Moor but he has opted for France

Burnley had shown an interest in offering him a one year contract with the option of a second year but he has now signed a two year deal with Montpellier.