Defender Southampton Jannik Vestergaard will complete the move to fellow Premier League team Leicester subject to medical, manager Ralph Hasenhuettl was confirmed.
British media reported that an agreement worth 15 million pounds ($ 20.72 million) was agreed for the 29-year-old Danish international, who joined Southampton from Borussia Moenchengladbach three years ago.
Vestergaard played in all six Danish matches in the European championship in July when they reached the semi-finals, where they lost 2-1 to England at Wembley.
“He did a medical examination, and when it was done, the agreement was over,” said Hasenhuettl told a press conference on Thursday.
“He will go to Leicester, so for us to replace him and this is what we will do in the future.” We have made a bigger squad, with players with the future at this club.
There is still one position to be filled because we have lost Jannik.
“Hasenhuettl has strengthened Southampton’s front line after last season’s top scorer Danny izzer joined Aston Villa earlier this month, signed Adam Armstrong from Blackburn Rovers and Armando Broja on loans throughout the season Chelsea.
Southampton, who completed 15 last season, started the Premier League campaign 2021-22 them with a trip to Everton on Saturday.
Southampton Vestergaard Will Join Leicester: Hasenhuttl
