OFFICIAL: Kongolo joins Huddersfield

Patrick Power 7 years ago 2.5k
Kongolo joins Huddersfield from Monaco. Twitter/HuddersfieldTown

Monaco defender Terence Kongolo has joined Huddersfield on loan until the end of the season, becoming the Premier League outfit's first signing of the January transfer window.

Kongolo, 23, established himself at Dutch side Feyenoord, earning a call-up to the Netherlands national team before joining French champions Monaco on a five-year deal last summer.

Huddersfield head coach David Wagner said: "Terence is a top player who we've followed from his time at Feyenoord. His big summer move to Monaco put him out of our reach at the time, but we're delighted we can bring him in on loan now.

"He is a high-quality young centre-back and will provide us with a great option for the rest of the Premier League season. With Michael Hefele and Jon Gorenc Stanković returning from long-term injuries, it was important to have this.

"Terence has qualities that will really suit our style of play. He's athletic and mobile and he plays on the front foot in the way he defends and uses the ball. I'm excited to work with him during the course of the season."

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