Kasper Schmeichel to sign a one-year deal at Anderlecht after leaving Nice… despite the ex-Leicester star having had Premier League interest during the transfer window

Anderlecht closes with the signature of Kasper Schmeichel, after he became a free agent last week.

The Dane has had interest from Chelsea, Nottingham Forest and Brentford in recent weeks, but wanted to become number one or challenge at a big club.

He is prepared to sign a one-year contract with the Belgian giants.

Schmeichel became a free agent after an agreement was reached with Nice to terminate his contract.

The 36-year-old joined Ligue 1 on a three-year deal last summer after agreeing a transfer from Leicester.

He made 46 appearances in all competitions for Nice during his only season with the club.

Nice finished ninth in Ligue 1 at the end of the 2022–23 season.

Schmeichel will join Anderlecht, which is second in the Belgian Pro League after the first six games of the season.

Anderlecht would become the 11th club Schmeichel represented during his career.

The goalkeeper is best known for his 11 seasons with Leicester, including the Foxes’ remarkable win in the Premier League in 2015-16.

Schmeichel also won the FA Cup with Leicester in 2021.