I feel motivated to be in the Premier League – Fatawu as he joins Leicester on permanent deal

Black Stars midfielder Abdul-Fatawu Issahaku has expressed joy to be back to Leicester City as their player.

The Ghanaian played for the Foxes on loan from Portuguese side Sporting Lisbon.

But a permanent deal was sealed on Tuesday, July 16 with Issahaku bought for an undisclosed fee after the option to buy the 20-year-old was triggered.

Speaking to the club’s official portal, the former U-20 star said he feels “amazing” to be back at the King Power Stadium.

“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. 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!”

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.

Source:onuaonline.com