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Leicester City signs Christian Fuchs to 3-year contract on free transfer from Schalke

Reuters

Christian Fuchs must really love the colour blue.

The Austrian national team captain, 29, was unveiled Wednesday by his new club Leicester City, joining the Foxes on a free transfer from Bundesliga side Schalke - where he had been since 2011.

The three-year deal will be made official once the transfer window opens July 1.

"I’m happy that I’ve signed for Leicester City. It was always a goal for me to play in the Premier League, and I’m happy that this dream has come true," the defender said.

"Everybody watches the Premier League. I think it’s the best league in the world. Leicester City is a new experience and new challenge for me."

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