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Ahead of the summer transfer season, Spanish powerhouse Atletico Madrid has made Ghanaian international Abdul Fatawu Issahaku a major target.

Due to his outstanding performances for Leicester City this season, Issahaku has drawn a lot of interest. Atletico Madrid is keeping an eye on the quick Ghanaian winger.

According to Osikanitv.com, the Spanish team is willing to pay about €24 million to get the Black Stars striker as the team looks to bolster its roster for the upcoming season.

The 21-year-old winger is known for his quickness, direct running, and capacity to challenge opponents one-on-one. He is one of the most impressive young players in the English Championship thanks to his energetic performances.

In-form Ghana winger Fatawu Issahaku emerges as top transfer target for Atletico Madrid

Atletico Madrid is reportedly vying for the Ghanaian attacker’s signing in response to Issahaku’s impressive performance.

He would be able to compete at the top level of European football if he were to move to the Spanish powerhouse, which would be a major career advancement.

Issahaku has made a name for himself in the English Championship as one of the key players, despite Leicester City’s patchy play.

The 21-year-old Ghana international has made 32 appearances for Leicester City this season, scoring eight goals and providing seven assists across the period.

The two Ghanaian internationals Jordan Ayew and Fatawu Issahaku were both on the score sheet for Leicester City as they played against West Bromwich in the English Championship.

Leicester City, in the round of 26 of the English Championship, played against West Bromwich and were able to defeat them by two goals to one. Leicester City had the lead in the game during the eighteenth minute from the Ghana Black Stars captain Jordan Ayew, with an assist from Jordan James.

West Bromwich put in much effort to equalise the game and were successful in the thirty-fourth minute when Alex Mowatt delivered an astonishing pass for Grant Karlan to score against Leicester. The first half of the game ended with both teams scoring and all bidding for a point in the game.

The second half of the game was very crucial as both teams were trying their best to secure the three points. The game drew close to the end with a scoreline of 1-1, and in the injury time, Fatawu Issahaku of City doubled the goals and helped secure the full three points.

Watch the highlights of the game below:

https://youtu.be/3_MzQbhsQYA

Abdul Fatawu Issahaku, a Ghanaian attacker, gave Leicester City supporters a lot to celebrate on Friday night, but he also caused them concern when he hobbled off late in the Foxes’ 2-0 English Championship victory over Birmingham City.

After just eight minutes, the 21-year-old Black Stars winger, who missed a significant amount of play last season due to injury, opened the goal with a brilliant finish from an assist from Louis Page. He had been Leicester’s best player throughout the match. He was named Player of the Match for his attacking drive, inventiveness, and enthusiasm, demonstrating his value to Steve Cooper’s team.

In the 87th minute, however, Issahaku went down and had to be replaced by Wout Faes, dampening the joy.

Injury scare for Fatawu Issahaku after starring in Leicester’s win over Birmingham

The sight of the Ghanaian star walking off in discomfort sparked concern among both Leicester and Ghana supporters, given his recent struggles with injuries.

The timing of the setback is especially concerning for Ghana, who have important international matches coming up, and Leicester, who are depending on Issahaku’s form to lead their promotion push.

After such a dominant performance, supporters will now be eagerly awaiting word from the team regarding the severity of his injury, hoping it is nothing major.

After Leicester City’s return to the second division, Ghanaian winger Abdul Fatawu Issahaku is prepared for the start of the new English Championship season this week.

Due to a six-month anterior cruciate ligament injury, the Black Stars forward, Fatawu Issahaku, missed the majority of the previous season as the Foxes were demoted from the English Premier League.

Leicester City's Fatawu Issahaku poised ahead of new season

After a protracted recuperation process, Fatawu Issahaku is fully recovered and participated in his team’s preseason exercises, including Sunday’s friendly match against Fiorentina. In the 2-0 victory over the Italians, the 20-year-old scored an incredible solo goal.

He is anticipated to debut for Leicester in their 2025–2026 season opener against Sheffield Wednesday on Sunday, August 10, 2025.

“The come back is personal. Thanks to everyone for the support throughout this journey, was lovely to be back at the King power again. See you next weekend for the main business,” he posted on social media after the game against Fiorentina.

Issahaku’s first season with the 2016 Premier League champions saw him play a leading role with 19-goal contribution as they returned to the Premier League.

Before suffering the injury last season, he had made 11 Premier League appearances, delivering two assists.

Fatawu Issahaku

Ghanaian winger Abdul Fatawu Issahaku, who shone for Leicester City against Tottenham Hotspurs, called his debut Premier League match an incredible experience.

The 20-year-old forward, Fatawu Issahaku who signed a permanent contract with the Foxes during the summer transfer window, began and played the whole game as Leicester and Spurs split the points.

A first-half goal by Pedro Porro, a former teammate at Sporting Lisbon, was cancelled out by Issahaku’s incredible pass to Jamie Vardy just before the hour mark.

Issahaku wrote on Instagram, beaming with excitement, “Making my Premier League debut last night was amazing.” Outstanding work from the boys and a fantastic environment from the supporters. Let’s go on, foxes; this is a shared endeavor.

The former Ghana U20 player is expected to contribute significantly to Steve Cooper’s squad this season as the Foxes aim to retain their Premier League status.

On Saturday, August 24, 2024, Leicester City will play their second match at Craven Cottage against Fulham.