Football: Leicester sign goalkeeper Jakupovic from Hull

Sports Wednesday 19/July/2017 14:13 PM
By: Times News Service
Football: Leicester sign goalkeeper Jakupovic from Hull

London: Leicester City have completed the signing of Swiss goalkeeper Eldin Jakupovic from Hull City on a three-year deal, the Premier League club said on Wednesday.
Jakupovic joined Hull in 2012 and played 54 games in five years, with the exception of two short loan spells at fifth tier side Leyton Orient. He made 22 league appearances last season as Hull were relegated to the Championship.
"I'm very excited to be a part of something special here and I can't wait for the first game," Jakupovic told Leicester's website.
"I knew from the beginning that it will be difficult for myself because Kasper (Schmeichel) is one of the best goalkeepers in the Premier League.
"I'm going to fight and I'm here to push. A healthy competition is always good and that's only a positive thing. For sure, I'll wait for my chance but I am here and I'm very excited."
The transfer fee was not disclosed.
The 32-year-old is manager Craig Shakespeare's third signing of the transfer window after defender Harry Maguire and midfielder Vicente Iborra.