Official: Daniel Amartey is A Fox

Leicester City is delighted to confirm the signing of Daniel Amartey from FC Copenhagen on a contract until 2020, subject to Football Association, Premier League and international clearance.

Leicester City Football Club is delighted to confirm the signing of Daniel Amartey from FC Copenhagen on a contract until 2020, subject to Football Association, Premier League and international clearance.

Daniel, a versatile Ghanaian international, arrived in the UK this week to complete a medical and finalise personal terms after the two clubs agreed an undisclosed fee for his transfer.

The highly-rated 21-year-old, who operates both in central midfield and at right-back, becomes City’s second new signing this month, following the arrival of another exciting young player –

England youth international Demarai Gray.

Daniel told lcfc.com: “It’s a great pleasure to join Leicester City. I know the Club have been interested in signing me for some time and that was a big part of my decision to come here.

“All over Europe, people are talking about Leicester City 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.”

A powerful presence both in midfield and defence, Daniel has impressed in Danish football since arriving in the capital in July 2014. He played a key role as Copenhagen finished second in the Superliga to qualify for the UEFA Europa League during his first season with the club and has helped guide them to the top of the table this term.

Copenhagen recruited Amartey from Swedish outfit Djurgårdens IF, who he joined at the age of 18. He made his senior debut for Ghana against Senegal a year ago and has since featured six times for the Black Stars, where he is an international colleague of Foxes winger Jeffrey Schlupp.

Daniel trained with his new team-mates for the first time on Friday ahead of a Barclays Premier League meeting with Stoke City at King Power Stadium on Saturday afternoon.

 

Source: lcfC.com

Official: Daniel Amartey is A Fox

Amartey Will Be Leicester City Regular - George Afriyie

Vice president of the Ghana Football Association, George Afriyie is optimistic Daniel Amartey will be regular in the backline of English Premier League side, Leicester City.

The Black Stars defender was in London on Tuesday for medicals after a reported fee of £6m was agreed by Danish side FC Copenhagen.

And George Afriyie is certain Daniel Amartey,  a youngster he knew would be a successful footballer when he saw him in 2012,  believe has the character to be in the Leicester City back set up week in and out.

“Daniel is, perhaps, going to be the revelation of the EPL second round, so let us wish him well,” Afriyie told Starr FM.

“He has a strong character so I have no doubts that he will command a regular position at Leicester City.

“I was one of those who identified him way back in 2012 when he was part of a select-side for a tournament in South Africa.

“That was when I saw his exploits, so when coach Avram Grant took over the Black Stars and invited him, I was not surprised.” he said.

Amartey Will Be Leicester City Regular - George Afriyie

Amartey To Leicester City Is Good News For Ghana - GFA Veep

Vice president of Ghana football association, George Afriyie says Daniel Amartey’s move to English Premier league side Leicester City is good news for the senior national team, the Black Stars.

The Ghanaian international will move to London to join English Premier league surprise package this season, Leicester City.

The former Dujargen versatile defender was scouted by Liverpool and Chelsea, but Leicester City beat off competition from the premier league giants to snatch the 21 year old.

And Vice president of the Ghana FA says he is not surprised to see the youngster in the English Premier League because he knew he had great potential to succeed in his career when he saw him four years ago.

“Is a welcoming news for us and I’m so happy for this boy. He is a boy I personally spotted way back in 2012,” George Afriyie said to a cross section of the media after the Unity Match launch at the forecourt of State House, Ghana.

“He was part of the u-20 that toured South Africa to play an 8 nation tournament and paird the likes of Lawrence Lartey in central defense, that was when some of us knew that he has the potential to be a great player and he’s future star player.

“I am not surprised three years down the line now and he is a big player, now in the EPL, wonderful news for us (as Ghanains) and great news for  the Black Stars.”

Daniel Amartey move to England is reported to be in the region of £ 6 million. He will join national teammates Andre and Jordan Ayew, Jeffrey Schlupp and Christian Atsu in the English top flight.

Amartey To Leicester City Is Good News For Ghana - GFA Veep

Copenhagen Confirm A Deal Accepted For Daniel Amartey

Danish side FC Copenhagen has confirmed a deal has been agreed with English Premier League side Leicester City for transfer Daniel Amartey.

The Ghanaian international will move to London for a reported fee of £ 6m.

Amartey who has already agreed personal terms with Leicester City was expected in London on Saturdayfor medicals.

The 22-year old was a member of the  Black Stars squad for the 2015 Africa Cup of nations in Equatorial Guinea.

Copenhagen Confirm A Deal Accepted For Daniel Amartey

Daniel Amartey set for showdown talks with Copenhagen to review January offers

Representatives of Daniel Amartey are set to meet the coach and officials of FC Copenhagen to review offers made for the Ghana defender.

Amartey is being chased by several clubs noted of them being Liverpool, Leicester City and Wolfsburg.

The central defender is to return to his Danish base anytime soon after spending the Christmas and New Year festivities in his native Ghana.

Copenhagen however appear unwilling to let the Black Stars player go as he is now a key player of the side.

Copenhagen manager Stale Solbakken remains an influential figure in the career of Amartey having played an integral role in his development.

Agent of Amartey, Hasan Cetinkaya, will be holding showdown talks with Solbakken when Amartey returns to base to soften his stands in letting the talented defender leave.

“There is interest from a number of clubs for Amartey, so we must have a meeting with FC Copenhagen,” Hasan Cetinkaya said.

“Ståle has been an important person for Amartey’s career, then of course we would listen to him.

“But anything can happen in this window. The rumors have linked clubs like Wolfsburg and Liverpool as suitors.”

Daniel Amartey set for showdown talks with Copenhagen to review January offers

Back To My Root: Black Stars Defender Gives Back To Old Team

Daniel Amartey Donates To Vision FC

 

Black stars and FC Copenhagen defender, Daniel Amartey, donated a set of football boots, running boots and footballs to newly promoted Division One side, Vision FC, last Saturday at the Legon Ajax Park.

 

The donation was not solely financed by Daniel Amartey but with support from Addidas Denmark and Paramount Sports Management. The presentation took place after Vision Fc’s friendly goalless drawn game with Premiership-bound Dreams FC.

Daniel Amartey on natoinal duties for Ghana Black stars

Club president, Mr. Micheal Osekyere, who received the items on behalf of the club said the presented items were just a consignment of what the club was to expert from Adidas Denmark.

“This is just a small portion of what to come hopefully next year. More of the items would be flown into the country hopefully soon as we gear up for next season,” Mr. Osekyere said.

 

The 20-year-old former Inter Allies player believed this presentation would aid in relieving Vision FC of their financial burdens as the club get prepared for the upcoming GN Bank Division One season.

Back To My Root: Black Stars Defender Gives Back To Old Team