Stoke lose Steven Nzonzi as they battle to keep Chelsea target Asmir BegovicSTOKE finally surrendered in their battle to keep star midfielder Steven Nzonzi out of Sevilla’s clutches. By Dave Armitage 00:00, Thu, Jul 9, 2015 | UPDATED: 00:11, Thu, Jul 9, 2015 Link copied Bookmark GETTYSteven Nzonzi will join Sevilla for £7million having spent three years at the Potters.Potters boss Mark Hughes finally agreed to sell the French midfielder to the Spanish side for £7m.The 26-year-old had made several moves towards the exit before and Hughes has finally accepted there was no point holding on any longer.Nzonzi believes the Europa League winners will give him a better chance to push his claims for senior French international honours.Hughes is already bracing himself to lose Bosnian international keeper Asmir Begovic to Chelsea but is looking for a £9m fee.But he’s busy recruiting as well, with Liverpool’s out-of-contract England full back Glen Johnson top of his shopping list. Related articles Chelsea beat Manchester United to sign Stoke's Asmir Begovic Leeds eye shock move for former Arsenal and Chelsea star after ending Joey Barton interest Stoke launch move to beat West Ham to former Liverpool and Chelsea star SUBSCRIBE Invalid emailWe use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. Read our Privacy Policy