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.
"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.
"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.