Jannik Vestergaard: Leicester City sign Southampton defender

Last update on. From the section LeicesterJannik Vestergaard and Kasper Schmeichel, Foxes goalkeeper, were part of the Denmark defense at Euro 2020Leicester City has signed Jannik Vestergaard, a Denmark defender from Southampton.Vestergaard (29), who played 79 times for Saints since arriving from Borussia Monchengladbach during the summer 2018, joins the FA Cup holders in a three-year contract.Ryan Bertrand made the move in July, making him the second defender to join Foxes from Saints.Vestergaard stated, "I'm really excited about getting going.""It's an exceptional club that has done well over many years, and I think it is very, very exciting even from the outside looking. It is an honor to be part of this club.Vestergaard will also join international team-mate Kasper Schmeichel.Vestergaard has 29 international caps and was present in front Schmeichel during six games in Denmark that reached the semi-finals at the European Championship.He arrives a week after Leicester lost Wesley Fofana, defender, to a broken leg.All the latest news about football transfers can be found on this dedicated page.