Confirmed Transfer Andrej Kramaric

[City Fan]

http://www.lcfc.com/news/article/leicester-city-sign-andrej-kramaric-2189151.aspx

Subject to work permit

 

[City Fan]

[h=3]Leicester City Football Club can confirm that an agreement has been reached with HNK Rijeka for the transfer of Andrej Kramaric.[/h]Andrej, 23, has agreed personal terms, undergone a medical and will sign a contract to June 2018 once a work permit has been granted. He will not be available for Saturday’s Barclays Premier League visit of Aston Villa.

The Croatian international striker, named 2014 Player of the Year in Croatia’s top flight, is set to join the Foxes for an undisclosed fee and brings with him an impressive record as a prolific goal scorer.


With 28 goals in 31 appearances across all competitions for Rijeka this season – including a Europa League hat-trick against Feyenoord and five in one game against Lokomotiva Zagreb – Kramaric has been steadily building his reputation.


Creative, versatile and quick, Kramaric and his deadly right foot have tormented many defences in Croatia and Europe over the past few seasons, and he will now have the opportunity to showcase his talents in the Barclays Premier League.


A product of Dinamo Zagreb’s youth academy, Kramaric made his professional debut as a 17-year-old in the 2008-09 season and went on to help Zagreb lift two league titles and national cups, either side of a highly successful loan to Lokomotiva Zagreb in 2012/13.


Rijeka swooped to secure the promising forward’s services in the summer of 2013 and he wasted no time in hitting the goal trail, as he scored on debut against Slaven Belupo before grabbing another eight in one cup match in November 2013.


His first campaign with Rijeka ended with 27 goals, the Croatian Cup and Super Cup, as well as the league’s Player of the Year award. This term his 21 goals in just 18 league games have put Rijeka hot on the heels of league leaders


Dinamo Zagreb. Kramaric’s goals in the Europa League saw Rijeka narrowly miss out on progress to the round of 32, but his form has been recognised by the national team, with his debut arriving in 2014 against Cyprus.


Having represented his country at every youth level, he finally netted his first goal for the senior national side in a Euro 2016 qualifying win over Malta – putting his country in pole position for a spot in the 2016 finals.




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[FryattFox]

We are staying up.

 

[FryattFox]

Leicester City ‏@OfficialFOXES
Andrej has agreed personal terms and passed a medical with #lcfc. He will sign to June 2018 (or until he fancies playing for Chelsea) once his work permit is approved. #kramariclcfc

 

[DillyDing22]

Good! nice and early activity... have finally learned our lesson?

Pearson about to be interviewed on SSN

 

[sparky79]

great stuff. Good business. Needs to hit the ground running. Should put a rocket up the guys who have the shirt for the Villa game.
now we need a defender.
would still take defoe

 

[Volpone]

No mistake, this is a fantastic coup for our club. A clear statement of intent and the ability to convince a player to join us in our current position and in the face of quality opposition is very impressive. Fantastic news.

 

[Lako42]

Nice one, didn't realise he'd rattled 3 past Feyenoord this season.

 

[DillyDing22]

Can someone explain to me the reasons why it is hard for him to gain a work permit?

 

[dpjfox]

although hes not elibible to play yet the pics on the os show him turning up for training so at least the delay will enable him to get familiar with facilities/staff

 

[Jeff]

Can someone explain to me the reasons why it is hard for him to gain a work permit?

Who said it's hard for him to gain a work permit?

It might take a few days, due to red tape, but that doesn't mean it's hard.

 

[jb5000]

Can someone explain to me the reasons why it is hard for him to gain a work permit?

Basically down to the small number of caps he has, so not a formality. That the caps he has are all recent suggests the panel will wave him through though.

 

[Nottingham Fox]

Can someone explain to me the reasons why it is hard for him to gain a work permit?

Even though Croatia are in the EU, it is still a requirement for certain countries to have work permits for it's citizens when working in the UK. Croatia falls in to that category. Unfortunately, due to the number of times he's represented his country (4), this isn't deemed as sufficient enough to issue a work permit immediately. It appears as a club we have to make a further representation to the Home Office by way of an appeal/tribunal in order for it to be issued. I suspect this will happen, but the process will take a little longer. Hopefully a successful outcome will be confirmed next week.

 

[M17TT C]

Bet he don't get a WP after this!

 

[Matt_B]

Please tell me that's not what they actually tweeted?

 

[City Fan]

Please tell me that's not what they actually tweeted?

No it wasn't

 

[ThaiSweetChilli]

I work regularly with the UK Border Agency as a sports and entertainment employer. I submit applications for specialised workers just like the club will do. It's the Tier 2 work permit he'll need and it's a piece of cake for someone with his background and ability. He's established in his line of work, and the fact that he's played 4 matches for his national team justifies his skills. He'll have no problem getting a work permit.

 

[Volpone]

although hes not elibible to play

Is that some sort of religious qualification?

 

[sparky79]

I think we should sign Akinfenwa and make him our mascot....
there, i've said it..

 

[spionfox]

I think we should sign Akinfenwa and make him our mascot....
there, i've said it..

Shame GTF has lost so much weight, they could have shared shirts.