Fulham signs Belgium defender Castagne from Leicester

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Published 29.08.2023
Fulham signs Belgium defender Castagne from Leicester

Fulham has signed Belgium defender Timothy Castagne from Leicester City on a four-year cope with an choice for one more 12 months, the Premier League membership stated on Tuesday.

The 27-year-old right-back, who has 33 caps, has reportedly moved from the Championship membership for round 15 million kilos ($18.90 million) and can put on the quantity 21 shirt.

Castagne began his profession at Belgian Pro League facet Genk earlier than shifting to Serie A facet Atalanta in 2017. He joined Leicester in 2020 and helped them win the FA Cup in 2021.

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“It’s been a long transfer window, but finally I’m here, and I’m happy to be here,” Castagne, who scored 5 targets with eight assists in 112 video games at Leicester, stated in a press release.

“It’s a big relief. I’ve talked to the manager (Marco Silva) and I just can’t wait to start training and playing.”

Fulham hosts Tottenham Hotspur within the League Cup second spherical on Tuesday earlier than a league journey to Manchester City on Saturday.