Newcastle United brought in the French defender and he has impressed from the outset.
Newcastle United may have taken their time signing players this summer, with their manager Rafa Benitez refusing to be caught up in the craziness of an inflated transfer market, but that does not mean the Magpies have failed in their efforts to strengthen a Championship-winning team.
While there is still work to be done, the Magpies have brought in players for potentially bargain fees who should make a significant impact next season and beyond, and centre-back Florian Lejeune could ultimately go down as one of the bargains of the summer.
The 26-year-old arrived at St. James’ Park from Eibar for just £8.7million (as reported by the BBC) and he has wasted little time settling in, impressing during pre-season and showing he is not your average lump-it-forward centre-back.
Newcastle’s new signing loves to play out from the back and perhaps the most important thing is his composure on the ball.
He refuses to be rushed and picks the right pass more often than not, and while he has to get used to the hustle and bustle of the Premier League, it bodes well for a Newcastle side that wants to play football the right way and surge up the table in the process.
While some new arrivals take time to settle, Lejeune has performed so well this summer that it is absurd to think he will be left out when the competitive action kicks off next weekend.
In fact, on recent evidence it should be the Frenchman starting alongside Ciaran Clark with Jamaal Lascelles fighting to get back into the starting XI.
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