Leeds United snap up great Dane Schmeichel

SIMON GRAYSON has snapped up Kasper Schmeichel as Leeds United's first signing of the summer.
By The Newsroom
Published 27th May 2010, 18:53 BST
Updated 27th May 2010, 18:54 BST

The 23-year-old was available on a free transfer after mutually agreeing to terminate his contract at Notts County.

Schmeichel was named the PFA League Two Player of the Year and has signed a two-year deal at Elland Road.

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Manager Grayson said: "After releasing Casper Ankergren, we wanted to bring another goalkeeper in, and Kasper has had an excellent season at Notts County.

"There were a lot of Premier League clubs interested in him, but he wanted to come here."

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