Sevilla have reached an agreement to sign Mali international from Seydou Keita from French side Lens. Keita, who joined Lens from Lorient in 2002, was joint topscorer for the Ligue 1 side with 11 goals last season.
The 27-year-old midfielder is to sign a four-year contract with the Uefa Cup and King's Cup winners's.
Sevilla are still in talks to keep Keita's fellow countryman Freddi Kanoute at the club next season.