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Huddersfield sign striker Steve Mounie in club record fee from Montpellier

Beninese striker cost £11million and has signed four-year deal with the Terriers

HUDDERSFIELD TOWN have completed their EIGHTH signing of the summer for a club record fee.

The Terriers confirmed the move Beninese striker Steve Mounie on a four-year deal, expected to be £11million, as reported by SunSport.

 Steve Mounie has signed for Huddersfield Town on a club record fee
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Steve Mounie has signed for Huddersfield Town on a club record fee
 David Wagner said he is 'delighted' with signing the 22-year-old
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David Wagner said he is 'delighted' with signing the 22-year-oldCredit: PA:Press Association

The 22-year-old, who stands at 6ft 3in, scored 14 goals in his first season in Ligue 1 last term.

Huddersfield Town boss David Wagner told the : "I’m delighted that we could sign Steve ahead of the start of pre-season training.

"He has a very exciting combination of attributes that makes his a very attractive proposition as a young striker.

"He has real physical attributes that should be perfect for the Premier League, plus we have already seen his talents as a football in his remarkable season in France.

"We have met and I know he is a great character. For a man of his young age, he already has great experience both in life and as a footballer from his time in France, playing in a high-quality Ligue 1.

"At just 22-years-old, he is only going to improve too.

 

 Mounie scored 14 goals in Ligue 1 last season
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Mounie scored 14 goals in Ligue 1 last seasonCredit: Getty Images
 The Terriers have also confirmed the arrival of Aaron Mooy, who spent last season on loan
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The Terriers have also confirmed the arrival of Aaron Mooy, who spent last season on loanCredit: PA:Press Association

"Given what he is already capable of, that is very exciting."

Mounie added that he is "very happy to join the club.

"The Premier League is the best championship in the world, it was a dream when I was young.

"Now I am there. I will work very hard to do my best in the League and for the team."

David Wagner has moved fast to strengthen his newly-promoted side.

Elias Kachunga and Aaron Mooy, who were on loan last season, were quickly signed to permanent deals.

Laurent Depoitre, Tom Ince and Danny Williams have all arrived in the last week.

Jonas Lossl and Kasey Palmer have also arrived on loan deals.


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