Abdul Fatawu signs 5 year deal at Leicester City after impressive loan spell

Leicester City Football Club have announced the permanent signing of “exciting young winger” Abdul Fatawu from Sporting Lisbon for an undisclosed fee.

The 20-year-old Ghana international impressed on loan at King Power Stadium last season, helping City to the Sky Bet Championship title and promotion to the Premier League, and has now signed a five-year contract with the club.

Abdul made 43 appearances for the Foxes in all competitions last season, scoring seven goals, including his first career hat-trick in a 5-0 win against Southampton on Filbert Way. He quickly established himself as a favourite amongst the Blue Army.

“I feel amazing. It’s so good to be back and I’m just back to focus again for next season. I feel so much motivation to be in the Premier League. ‘ Fatawu said.

“It’s something new to me. I’m going to go hard for that, with the team. I can’t wait to see [my team-mates].

I’ve missed them so much. They are like a family now. I didn’t think I’d miss some of them, but when I went away, I was really missing them! I can’t wait to see them.”

Born in the Ghanaian city of Tamale, Fatawu started his senior career with Steadfast FC, where his impressive displays earned him a loan move to Ghanaian Premier Division side Dreams FC in October 2021.

The talented winger, who is considered one of his country’s most exciting prospects, continued his fine form before switching to Sporting Lisbon in April 2022.

He made his senior debut for the Portuguese side against Rio Ave in August 2022 and featured in their UEFA Champions League campaign that term.

Fatawu enjoyed international success in March 2021 when he helped Ghana’s Under-20 team to win the Africa Under-20 Cup of Nations, where he was named player of the tournament.

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