Done Deal: Leicester Sign Goalkeeper Danny Ward From Liverpool

Welsh international goalkeeper Danny Ward has joined Leicester City on a four-year deal from Premier League rivals Liverpool.

Coach Claude Puel already has Denmark’s Kasper Schmeichel as his first choice ‘keeper but the 25-year-old Ward adds back-up.

#lcfc have agreed terms with Liverpool for the transfer of goalkeeper Danny Ward ??#WelcomeWard ➡️ https://t.co/2CC0eNcLGr pic.twitter.com/raVR2abdUW

— Leicester City (@LCFC) July 20, 2018

“Danny joining the group will give us even more competition in the squad, which is crucial for us ahead of what will be another very competitive Premier League campaign,” Puel explained.

Ward, who helped Huddersfield to promotion in 2017, was upbeat on the move.

“I’m delighted to be here and I’m really looking forward to the future with this Football Club”, he said via their website.

“I’ve come here to develop my all-round game and hopefully help deliver some more success. The Club has had that in recent years and hopefully there’s more to come in the future.”

New signing @dan_ward52 has a message for the City fans ?

Join us as we #WelcomeWard to #lcfc! ? pic.twitter.com/BIL9oKT8VS

— Leicester City (@LCFC) July 20, 2018

Liverpool on Thursday signed Brazil goalkeeper Alisson from Roma in a world record deal valued at 72.5 million euros by the Italian club. Prior to Alisson’s arrival, Ward had been talked up as a potential number one for the club, given Loris Karius’ troubles between the sticks.

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© Agence France-Presse (additional edits from Chris Kelleher)