Confirmed Transfer Daniel Amartey

[Jeff]

That came out of nowhere...

 

[MerseyFox]

Wow, it very quiet on here especially after a transfer!! My first one of these.

http://www.lcfc.com/news/article/le...l&utm_source=facebook.com&utm_campaign=buffer

 

[EMC Fox]

...and you were second best

 

[MerseyFox]

lol a little late from me!

 

[Jeff]

Leicester City Football Club is delighted to confirm the signing of Daniel Amartey from FC Copenhagen on a contract until 2020, subject to Football Association, Premier League and international clearance.

Daniel, a versatile Ghanaian international, arrived in the UK this week to complete a medical and finalise personal terms after the two clubs agreed an undisclosed fee for his transfer.

The highly-rated 21-year-old, who operates both in central midfield and at right-back, becomes City’s second new signing this month, following the arrival of another exciting young player – England youth international Demarai Gray.

Daniel told lcfc.com: “It’s a great pleasure to join Leicester City. I know the Club have been interested in signing me for some time and that was a big part of my decision to come here.

“All over Europe, people are talking about Leicester City and how well the Club is doing in the Premier League. The team plays exciting, attacking football and I’m looking forward to being part of it.”

A powerful presence both in midfield and defence, Daniel has impressed in Danish football since arriving in the capital in July 2014. He played a key role as Copenhagen finished second in the Superliga to qualify for the UEFA Europa League during his first season with the club and has helped guide them to the top of the table this term.


Copenhagen recruited Amartey from Swedish outfit Djurgårdens IF, who he joined at the age of 18. He made his senior debut for Ghana against Senegal a year ago and has since featured six times for the Black Stars, where he is an international colleague of Foxes winger Jeffrey Schlupp.

Daniel trained with his new team-mates on Friday as preparations continue for Saturday’s Barclays Premier League meeting with Stoke City at King Power Stadium.

 

[Graz]

Didn't realise he could play right back, interesting. Wonder where he'll be used most for us.

Also, he does not look 21...

 

[M17TT C]

Good stuff - now for Messi & Zlatan.

 

[londonfox]

Also, he does not look 21...

He's Ghanaian, not Nigerian.

 

[Miles Away]

That's the oldest 21 year old ever.

He's got Diego Costa syndrome.

 

[homer]

Bet he's well shite....

 

[Will_Man]

They just called him a defender on BBC Radio 2 on the sports bulletin.

 

[Blaarev]

They just called him a defender on BBC Radio 2 on the sports bulletin.

Think he played mostly as a CB for FCK

 

[Micky]

Kaebi looked good on YouTube.

 

[TornadoShaunUK]

Good to bolster the squad. Still need another striker at least before the window shuts!

 

[Lako42]

Kaebi looked good on YouTube.

Saucy

 

[fitz]

Think he played mostly as a CB for FCK

Sake?

 

[Mawsley]

Sake?

Feed that to Blaarev and he'll be riding the roof of his car.

 

[Volpone]

Sake?

No thanks. Red wine for me on a Friday night.

 

[Blaarev]

Boring fact; FCK is short FC København. Would be FCC when they use their English friendly alias.

Where's that sake someone offered me?

 

[Orifice]

Well, it seems that he can run quite well....