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Leicester City transfer news: Harry Souttar signs for £15m from Stoke

By Simon StoneBBC Sport

Last updated on .From the section Leicestercomments86

Harry Souttar
Harry Souttar started all four of Australia's matches at the 2022 World Cup, where they reached the last 16 before losing to eventual winners Argentina

Leicester have completed the signing of Australia defender Harry Souttar from Stoke City in a £15m deal which could eventually rise to £20m with add-ons.

The 24-year-old centre-back has joined the Foxes on a five-and-a-half-year deal until the summer of 2028.

There was plenty of interest in Souttar, but it was always likely he would move to the King Power Stadium.

Born in Aberdeen, Souttar's career began at Celtic before moving to Dundee United and then joining Stoke in 2016.

Dundee United are set to benefit from a significant sell-on clause, with the Scottish Premiership club likely to earn in the region of £3m from the deal.

In 2019, Souttar opted to play international football for Australia, where his mother was born.

He has won 13 caps and was part of the side that reached the last 16 of the 2022 World Cup in Qatar.

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  • Comment posted by Walt78, at 09:39 1 Feb 2023

    Its a sad indictment that Stoke needed to sell not because the player was banging down the door for a move & not even because Stoke need the money but because FFP dictates that league clubs have to keep selling to the chosen Premier League few. If you are outside the top flight then FFP is a disaster that only serves to protect the top flight. Congrats to Leicester he a good signing with potential

    • Reply posted by D1690188813470, at 10:53 1 Feb 2023

      D1690188813470 replied:
      Stoke only don't need the money because Bet365 own them. If she walks away the club would be ruined which is what FFP is actually for

  • Comment posted by Arnie, at 07:16 1 Feb 2023

    Absolute bargain, can defend and wow can this youth pass the ball out, will suit Leicesters style of play, good luck to the lad.

    • Reply posted by cola, at 10:34 1 Feb 2023

      cola replied:
      Youth,? He's in his mid twenties

  • Comment posted by BlueFox, at 07:25 1 Feb 2023

    We will sell him to Chelsea next season for £125 million where he will then be permanently injured like Forfana and Chiwell, it's the Leicester way....

    • Reply posted by playing the left way, at 09:32 2 Feb 2023

      playing the left way replied:
      If Stoke have a sell on clause then I am all for that

  • Comment posted by BoingBoingRich, at 00:48 1 Feb 2023

    Thanks for Marc Albrighton. I'm impressed we have signed a foward who can put the ball in from out wide!

    • Reply posted by Damon, at 10:26 1 Feb 2023

      Damon replied:
      He's a great player yes he might be 33 and not the same player from 5 years ago but still does a job and I'm sorry to see him leave Leicester....look after him he's a legend down the kingpower.

  • Comment posted by Rupert, at 01:08 1 Feb 2023

    Can't believe BR. Albrighton loaned out..one of few Leics players that played always gave 100%. Choudhary..Soumare, Amartey and Daka should have gone. Pleased Perez has been farmed out...missed a trick with Nevas going to Notts Forest.

    • Reply posted by Mike Torrinos Cellphone Battery, at 05:08 1 Feb 2023

      Mike Torrinos Cellphone Battery replied:
      Albrighton, what a pro. Unsung hero during league winning season. His work rate and attitude show up the prima donnas

  • Comment posted by Word_Volition, at 06:20 1 Feb 2023

    This guy was immense in every sense of the word at the world cup .... Could be a great , relatively cheap signing...

  • Comment posted by mark, at 04:38 1 Feb 2023

    Had a great World Cup. Wish Leeds had signed him! Delighted for the Aussie!

  • Comment posted by Clay Head, at 17:01 1 Feb 2023

    LCFC you have got yourselves a terrific young defender. Don't be fooled by his size, he is brilliant at bringing the ball out from the back and can ping good cross field passes well. He's a great young player. This is the worst thing about being back in the Championship, not getting to keep our good young players and build around them. Souttar and Collins could of been our CB partnership for years

  • Comment posted by Terencej, at 09:04 1 Feb 2023

    "Soapy" will be a good signing for Leicester. Not every player needs to have £40+ Million price tag to be effective. He's a modern CB in that he can play good passes but he focuses on the primary objectives of a CB - Defensive headers, tackles, marking and if in doubt, boot it out....

  • Comment posted by Dr Stevie G, at 08:10 1 Feb 2023

    Who was there when Stoke drew 0-0 with Leicester to send us up to the Premier and them down to League One? How times change.

    • Reply posted by shotthefox, at 08:42 1 Feb 2023

      shotthefox replied:
      I was unfortunately. As you say though, things change (and can as easily change back)

  • Comment posted by gers79, at 12:33 1 Feb 2023

    we signed the wrong souttar back in the summer can we swap please

  • Comment posted by Hammy , at 05:23 1 Feb 2023

    Sad day and a clear reflection of the dreadful mismanagement that has occurred at SCFC in the past few years.
    Equally the fact we had no replacement ready points to a continuation of that mismanagement for the foreseeable future.

    • Reply posted by Wombat_LCFC, at 12:11 1 Feb 2023

      Wombat_LCFC replied:
      mis-management??? Stooke are flying high and just got $20 million for a player they signed for 200,000
      Are you a Port Vale fan trying to shake the ship?

  • Comment posted by GreenAndBlue, at 00:24 1 Feb 2023

    He was the right Souttar for them.

  • Comment posted by Oatcake, at 11:53 1 Feb 2023

    We wish you well Harry ..

  • Comment posted by sat, at 12:37 1 Feb 2023

    Is he anygood?

    • Reply posted by Alan_69, at 13:01 1 Feb 2023

      Alan_69 replied:
      Yes! Quick & nimble for a big man, good with his feet and able to bring the ball out from the back. Commanding in the air, disciplined (few yellow cards) & clean in the tackle and prepared to put his body on the line to make vital blocks. Weaknesses? Obviously not tested against PL opposition and not the goal threat at set pieces, but that will come. You’ll turn a big profit on him.

  • Comment posted by Inspector Japp, at 20:34 1 Feb 2023

    Good luck Harry!

  • Comment posted by Craig and Tracey, at 19:04 2 Feb 2023

    HARRY souttar FOR LEICESTER CITY UP FOX NERVER QWIT

  • Comment posted by Seven Nations Army, at 18:18 1 Feb 2023

    As long as he is not as injury prone as his brother John, and shows more loyalty he might be a good signing.

  • Comment posted by DanboyTheBest3000, at 00:44 1 Feb 2023

    leicester have a hys for once

  • Comment posted by someperspective, at 11:01 1 Feb 2023

    Harry Souttar is a great big man
    Get past him if you friggan can

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