English Premier League returnees Leicester City have announced the signing of Ghana international Abdul Fatawu Issahaku from Sporting CP on permanent basis.
Fatawu Issahaku, who impressed at the Foxes in the Championship last season during his season-long loan spell, has officially signed a contract until the summer of 2029.
The club's official statement reads: “Leicester City Football Club is thrilled to announce the permanent signing of exciting young winger Abdul Fatawu from Sporting Lisbon for an undisclosed fee”
“Full league and international clearance for the transfer has now been received after the Football Club trigged an option to buy the player from the Portuguese champions with effect from 1 July.”
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.
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.
At senior level, he has represented his country on 19 occasions, featuring in the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar, and more recently in the Africa Cup of Nations.
He will reunite with his Leicester City team-mates as preparations continue for the Premier League opener against Tottenham Hotspur on Monday 19 August.
