Habibou has the chance to impress
leedsunited.com 31/1/13
African international joins up...
The club have completed the signing of African striker Mouhamadou Habib Habibou on loan until the end of the season, subject to international clearance being received.
The Central African Republic international will join from Belgian side SV Zulte Waregem, where he has scored 20 goals in 57 league appearances, initially on loan with a view to a permanent deal in the summer.
United boss Neil Warnock said: "He's a player we've had across for a few days and we liked what we saw.
"We had the opportunity to take him on loan and that gives us a chance to have a longer look at him.
"We think he could be an exciting prospect."
Habibou said: "I'm very happy to be here. I know about the background of the club and the expectations around the club, and I'm happy to sign and start playing."
The 25-year-old started his career in France with Paris St Germain, but after failing to breakthrough there he moved to Belgium and joined R Charleroi S.C. He has also had loan spells with AFC Tubize and Steaua Bucuresti.
African international joins up...
The club have completed the signing of African striker Mouhamadou Habib Habibou on loan until the end of the season, subject to international clearance being received.
The Central African Republic international will join from Belgian side SV Zulte Waregem, where he has scored 20 goals in 57 league appearances, initially on loan with a view to a permanent deal in the summer.
United boss Neil Warnock said: "He's a player we've had across for a few days and we liked what we saw.
"We had the opportunity to take him on loan and that gives us a chance to have a longer look at him.
"We think he could be an exciting prospect."
Habibou said: "I'm very happy to be here. I know about the background of the club and the expectations around the club, and I'm happy to sign and start playing."
The 25-year-old started his career in France with Paris St Germain, but after failing to breakthrough there he moved to Belgium and joined R Charleroi S.C. He has also had loan spells with AFC Tubize and Steaua Bucuresti.