Leicester City sign Bartosz Kapustka from Cracovia
Leicester City have confirmed the signing of Poland winger Bartosz Kapustka from Cracovia.
The 19-year-old joins the Premier League champions from Cracovia on a five-year deal, becoming the club’s fifth signing of the off-season for a fee believed to be in the region of £7.5m.
Kapustka made 63 appearances for the Polish club, scoring eight goals, and an impressive series of performances earned him a first international cap last November against Gibraltar, a game in which he also scored.
He was part of the Poland squad at this summer’s European Championship in France and produced an impressive display in the opening group game against Northern Ireland.
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Speaking late last month, Kapustka outlined his reasons for choosing to sign for Claudio Ranieri’s Leicester.
“Yes, of all the offers tabled, Leicester wanted me the most,” Kapustka told Telewizja Polska, in quotes reported by Sky Sports.
“Ranieri’s interest was a big factor for me. He was asking about me, he wanted me to join the team. This convinced me, but there were many factors.
“I’m not going there only because of the name of the club, or because they won the Premier League. I’m optimistic and think I have a real chance of playing time.”
Kapustka is the fifth new arrival at the King Power Stadium during the close season following the arrivals of Luis Hernandez, Ron-Robert Zieler, Papy Mendy and Ahmed Musa.
