Wesley Fofana has joined Leicester City from Ligue 1 side AS Saint-Étienne on Friday morning, the club confirmed.

“Leicester City is delighted to confirm the signing of defender Wesley Fofana from Ligue 1 side AS Saint-Étienne for an undisclosed fee, subject to Premier League and international clearance,” the statement revealed.

Leicester City is delighted to confirm the signing of defender @Wesley_Fofanaa from Ligue 1 side AS Saint-Étienne for an undisclosed fee, subject to Premier League and international clearance ????????#WelcomeWesley

— Leicester City (@LCFC) October 2, 2020

The defender has put pen to paper on a five-year deal which will see him at the King Power until 2025. The 19-year old made his debut for AS Saint-Étienne against Nice in May 2019 and has since gone on to feature a further 25 times in all competitions for Les Verts, impressing with a string of accomplished performances in defence.

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“I’m very happy to be here,” he told LCFC.com.

I’ve watched Leicester City closely since they won the title and they’re a top club in the Premier League. I know I will learn a lot from the players and the manager here, which is one of the main reasons I came. I can’t wait to get started,” he added

He made three appearances for the Ligue 1 club this season and has joined his new mates, as they prepare for the Foxes Premier League clash with West Ham United.