Ghana international Daniel Amartey joins EPL’s Leicester City from FC Copenhagen

LEICESTER has boosted its squad for the business end of the EPL, with the high-flying club signing Ghana international Daniel Amartey.

BIRMINGHAM, ENGLAND - JANUARY 16: Claudio Ranieri Manager of Leicester City looks on prior to the Barclays Premier League match between Aston Villa and Leicester City at Villa Park on January 16, 2016 in Birmingham, England. (Photo by Laurence Griffiths/Getty Images)

LEICESTER has signed Ghana international Daniel Amartey from FC Copenhagen.

The Premier League club says the 21-year-old Amartey, who can play in central midfield or at right-back, had signed a contract until 2020. The fee has not been disclosed.

Leicester has been the success story of this Premier League campaign. Having survived relegation last season, Leicester is in the title race, sitting second but level on points with leader Arsenal.

BREAKING: #lcfc sign Ghana star @DanAmartey on a contract until 2020 – https://t.co/pqM3Xjp8Za #AmarteyLCFC pic.twitter.com/0AZzqNdD6Z

— Leicester City (@LCFC) January 22, 2016

Amartey said: “All over Europe, people are talking about Leicester and how well the club is doing in the Premier League. The team plays exciting, attacking football and I’m looking forward to being part of it.”

Originally published as Ghana international Daniel Amartey joins EPL’s Leicester City from FC Copenhagen