Leeds United have completed the signing of 'one of the best young goalkeepers in France' as Illan Meslier joins on loan from FC Lorient.
The 19-year-old was Lorient's number one last season, making 30 appearances for the Ligue 2 outfit and keeping 11 clean sheets as they finished sixth in the division.
Today he became the fifth loanee of the summer for Leeds, but he won't count towards the matchday limit because he's an international loan.
According to Goal journalist Benjamin Quarez, Meslier is a top prospect but lost his place at FC Lorient thanks to the arrival of a new boss who wanted a more senior man between the sticks.
"He's one of the best young goalkeepers in France," said Quarez.
The 19-year-old was FC Lorient's first choice keeper last season.
Monaco unsuccessfully tried to buy him for €10m this window.
We've got an option to buy at the end of the season as well..
Good bit of business I think..
