Musa, who joined Leicester from CSKA Moscow for a club record £15m, told Foxes Player HD: I feel very happy joining Leicester City, f...
I feel very happy joining Leicester City, for me it’s one of the best clubs and I feel very happy.
I joined because it’s one of the best clubs in the Premier League and they are like a family. That’s why I joined Leicester City and I’m very excitedI look forward to seeing the fans in the new season and I will do my best to make them happy.”
Leicester confirmed his arrival on their website, writing: "Leicester City is delighted to announce that they have agreed a deal for the transfer of Ahmed Musa from CSKA Moscow for an undisclosed fee, subject to Premier League and FA approval.
The Nigeria international frontman, 23, has signed a four-year deal with the Premier League champions and is set to become the Club’s fourth signing of the summer, following the arrivals of Nampalys Mendy, Ron-Robert Zieler and Luis Hernandez.
The Leicester website adds: "Blessed with natural speed
and agility, Musa can operate either on the wing or upfront and began to make
his name while out on loan from GBS Football Academy at Nigerian outfits JUTH
and Kano Pillars.
WATCH: New signing Ahmed Musa talks to Foxes Player HD after completing his move to #lcfc this afternoon.https://t.co/HfHuuBbWHw— Leicester City (@LCFC) July 8, 2016
"His impressive strike rate at the latter then saw him
make the switch to Dutch side VVV-Venlo in 2010, as he went on to score eight
times in 37 appearances before Russian giants CSKA Moscow secured his services
two years later.