Jun 24, 2017
Huddersfield makes first EPL signing with Porto striker Depoitre
Newly promoted Premier League team Huddersfield broke its transfer record to make its first signing of the off-season, bringing in Belgium striker Laurent Depoitre from Porto.
The Canadian Press
HUDDERSFIELD, England — Newly promoted Premier League team Huddersfield broke its transfer record to make its first signing of the off-season, bringing in Belgium striker Laurent Depoitre from Porto.
The northern club said Depoitre joined for an undisclosed fee on a two-year contract, with the option of another 12 months. Local media reported the fee was 3.5 million pounds ($4.45 million), almost double the previous record.
Huddersfield manager David Wagner called Depoitre a hard-working striker with a good attitude, making him "fit the Terriers' identity very well."
The 28-year-old Depoitre was not first choice last season for Portuguese team Porto, which he joined from Belgian side Gent in 2016.