Leicester City sign their first player of 2023

Monday, 23 January 2023 11:39

He will take part in the foxes training for the first time today.

Leicester City Football Club has confirmed the signing of young defender Victor Kristiansen.

Kristiansen is from Danish Superliga side F.C. Copenhagen and will be joining the foxes, subject to league and international clearance.

The 20-year-old, has made 24 appearances for F.C. Copenhagen this season and has agreed to a contract until the summer of 2028 at King Power Stadium.

Victor Kristiansen, said: “It feels amazing. It’s really exciting to be here and I’m so excited to meet everyone at the Club, as well as the fans.

“The Premier League is probably the best league in the world, and Leicester is a top team, so of course, I was excited. It was a no-brainer for me to say yes to this great opportunity.”

Victor will join First Team training on Monday the 23rd of January ahead of Saturday’s trip to Walsall in the Emirates FA Cup.

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