DONE DEAL: Leicester City Secures Forward Permanently in €17 Million Deal

DONE DEAL: Leicester City Secures Forward Permanently in €17 Million Deal

Leicester City is poised to solidify Abdul Fatawu Issahaku’s presence within their ranks, opting to exercise their €17 million buy option following the Ghanaian international’s impactful loan spell from Sporting Lisbon.

The 20-year-old attacker proved instrumental in Leicester’s triumphant ascent back to the English Premier League, showcasing his prowess during the 2023/24 season in the English Championship.

Sporting Lisbon’s manager, Ruben Amorim, expressed confidence in the club’s strategic approach, asserting, “We will make money.” He emphasized the club’s ability to leverage the talent of players like Issahaku, highlighting their capacity to enhance the team’s value through strategic transfers.

Issahaku’s impressive contributions on the pitch for Leicester include seven goals and 13 assists, earning him recognition as the club’s Best Young Player.

As Leicester secures Issahaku’s services permanently, the talented attacker is primed to don the Ghanaian jersey in the upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers against Mali and Central African Republic in June 2024, further solidifying his stature on both domestic and international stages.

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