Leicester City have confirmed the signing of German defender Robert Huth from Stoke City. The fee was not disclosed but we do know that the player has signed a three-year deal with the Foxes. The 30-year-old defender was on loan at Leicester in the second half of last season and helped the club avoid relegation in his 14 Premier League appearances.
He started his career in the Premier League at Chelsea, then moved to Middlesbrough and later spent six seasons at Styoke City. Huth is the second summer signing for Leicester after they have confirmed the arrival of Austrian defender Christian Fuchs. After the deal was confirmed Huth tweeted: "STOKE YOU HAVE BEEN SENSATIONAL!!! Thanks for everything, I'll never forget it! Now the sexy football show rolls into Leicester!!"
Huth has made 187 appearances and scored 18 goals for Stoke City. He was brought to England by Claudio Ranieri back in 2001, when the Italian manager was in charge at Stamford Bridge. He spent four seasons at Chelsea and earned 19 caps for Germany until 2009.
Leicester are 1.20 at Bet365 to avoid relegation from the Premier League next season.
h34dhunt3r 8 years ago
God, how I loved this player back when he was in Chelsea. Probably mainly because he was awesome on Pro Evolution Soccer, but still, did his job those few seasons. I'm happy that he is still in Premier League. Stoke City should have hold him, but now that he is Lester, there's one more reason to cheer for them next season....
God, how I loved this player back when he was in Chelsea. Probably mainly because he was awesome on Pro Evolution Soccer, but still, did his job those few seasons. I'm happy that he is still in Premier League. Stoke City should have hold him, but now that he is Lester, there's one more reason to cheer for them next season. And those odds about Lester avoiding relagation are pretty much real, I can see them in mid-table already.
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Shumar4life 8 years ago
Huth was one of the most talented German defenders few years ago but he hadn't such a good career. Leicester is club which can bring him new challenge, and it will be interesting to see will he adapt on premier league and style of football. Surely I believe that he is great addition for this club
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galata86 8 years ago
Leicester continued to buy experienced players. This last season proved to be a winning combination. Huth is a very good player, and has long been in England, and this is a very good move for Leicester. But again expect a fight for relegation in the Premier League.
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timidi 8 years ago
Robert Huth is typical defender for Premier league. He is tall, great with header and he keep it simple, he don't think too much and when it is dangerous he just kick ball as far as possible and that is type of player which Leicester need. I think that he will fit in this team easy and he will be very helpful in staying...
Robert Huth is typical defender for Premier league. He is tall, great with header and he keep it simple, he don't think too much and when it is dangerous he just kick ball as far as possible and that is type of player which Leicester need. I think that he will fit in this team easy and he will be very helpful in staying out of relegation next year.
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Johnajax 8 years ago
I think that this can't be mistake for Leicester. Robert Huth is great defender, he knows how to play in Premier league, he have a lot of experience in that league and most important is that he is very reliable as a defender and he don't make mistake so often. So I expect that with him Leicester will have solid defense...
I think that this can't be mistake for Leicester. Robert Huth is great defender, he knows how to play in Premier league, he have a lot of experience in that league and most important is that he is very reliable as a defender and he don't make mistake so often. So I expect that with him Leicester will have solid defense next season.
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sharpe 8 years ago
Leicester City was one of the biggest surprises for me this season in the Premier League after a remarkable streak in the second half of the season. This signing could only improve their squad because Robert Huth is a nice central back with great experience in the league. Definitely a good move from Leicester manager who...
Leicester City was one of the biggest surprises for me this season in the Premier League after a remarkable streak in the second half of the season. This signing could only improve their squad because Robert Huth is a nice central back with great experience in the league. Definitely a good move from Leicester manager who knows that this season will be another battle for survival. What can I say "Now the sexy football show rolls into Leicester!!" - Huth says it all : D
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Alexa Alexa 8 years ago
Signing Robert Huth is good job for Leicester City.He is very good player.He has lot of experience,he even managed to play for Germany national team for few years.His presence in defence will be crucial for Leicester City.Also he is dangerous in set pieces because of his aerial ability.
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seculla 8 years ago
In my opinion Robert Huth is very good defender but he never had a chance to play at bigger clubs and make his career better. Anyway, he was definitely one of the "crucial" parts that helped Leicester to stay in Premier League for the next season, and this news didn't surprised me. Even he is 30 years old I still believe...
In my opinion Robert Huth is very good defender but he never had a chance to play at bigger clubs and make his career better. Anyway, he was definitely one of the "crucial" parts that helped Leicester to stay in Premier League for the next season, and this news didn't surprised me. Even he is 30 years old I still believe that he can play in good form, at leas in these not so big clubs.
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