Leedsunited.com 27/5/10
KASPER BECOMES FIRST SUMMER RECRUIT
Goalkeeper Kasper Schmeichel is Leeds United's first signing of the summer.
The 23-year-old Dane joins the club from League Two champions Notts County where he kept 24 clean
sheets and was named PFA League Two Player of the Year as the Magpies romped to the title.
The highly-rated keeper has signed a two-year contract at Elland Road and manager Simon 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.
"He's got a fantastic ability, he's a winner, and he is determined to take this club forward.
"He has some fantastic qualities and he will provide us with good competition for places which is what we want."
The Danish under-21 international's signing was seen as a real coup for Notts County at the start of last season after the player learnt his trade at Manchester City.
Schmeichel, who made his Premier League debut in 2007, made 10 appearances for Man City, and also gained experience with loan spells at Darlington, Bury, Falkirk, Cardiff City and Coventry City.
Despite his young age, Schmeichel has already made over 140 career appearances.
KASPER BECOMES FIRST SUMMER RECRUIT
Goalkeeper Kasper Schmeichel is Leeds United's first signing of the summer.
The 23-year-old Dane joins the club from League Two champions Notts County where he kept 24 clean
sheets and was named PFA League Two Player of the Year as the Magpies romped to the title.The highly-rated keeper has signed a two-year contract at Elland Road and manager Simon 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.
"He's got a fantastic ability, he's a winner, and he is determined to take this club forward.
"He has some fantastic qualities and he will provide us with good competition for places which is what we want."
The Danish under-21 international's signing was seen as a real coup for Notts County at the start of last season after the player learnt his trade at Manchester City.
Schmeichel, who made his Premier League debut in 2007, made 10 appearances for Man City, and also gained experience with loan spells at Darlington, Bury, Falkirk, Cardiff City and Coventry City.
Despite his young age, Schmeichel has already made over 140 career appearances.
