Abdul Fatawu Issahaku confirms he is staying at Leicester City on a permanent deal

Abdul Fatawu Issahaku has confirmed he will join Leicester City on a permanent deal this summer.

The Ghana international joined the Foxes on loan from Portuguese side Sporting CP before the start of last season with an obligation to buy.

Issahaku played a crucial role in Leicester City’s return to the Premier League, scoring 6 goals and 13 assists.

However, speaking on the Red Carpet of the Ghana Football Awards, the 20-year-old confirmed that he will join the club on a permanent deal.

Earlier this year, it was revealed that the club could trigger a €17m release clause if he plays 60% of games for the Foxes.

Despite being under a transfer embargo for breaching profit and sustainability rules in the 2022/23 season, Leicester have decided to keep hold of the promising winger.

Meanwhile, Steadfast FC will receive 50% of the transfer fee once Leicester pay the €17m fee for Issahaku.

As Sporting CP bought Issahaku in 2022 for €1.2 million, the value gained from the transfer will be €15.8 million, which will be split between Steadfast and Sporting CP, resulting in both clubs earning 7.9 million euros from the transaction.