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CONFIRMED: Christian Fuchs joins Leicester on free transfer from Schalke
LEICESTER have confirmed the signing of former Schalke defender Christian Fuchs on a free transfer.
Christian Fuchs has signed a three-year deal with the Foxes
The left-back is Nigel Pearson's first summer signing and brings a wealth of Bundesliga and Champions League experience to the King Power.
The Austria international captain has racked-up 60 caps for his country and has spent four years at Schalke.
And the 29-year-old admits he's ready for the new challenge that the Premier League has to offer.
He said: "I’m happy that I’ve signed for Leicester City. It was always a goal for me to play in the Premier League, and I’m happy that this dream has come true.
Leicester City is a new experience and new challenge for me
"Everybody watches the Premier League. I think it’s the best league in the world. Leicester City is a new experience and new challenge for me."
Fuchs is a renowned free-kick specialist and has put pen to paper on a three-year deal with Leicester.
The full-back will officially join the Foxes on July 1 follow the expiration of his current deal at Schalke.