Sheffield United Sign Tunisia Midfielder Anis Slimane
Sheffield United have made their first summer signing following their promotion back to the Premier League, with the acquisition of Tunisia midfielder Anis Slimane from Danish side Brondby. The 22-year-old has signed a three-year contract for an undisclosed fee.
Slimane made two appearances for his country at the 2022 World Cup, and is looking forward to the challenge of playing in the Premier League. “I like the culture of the club. I heard it is a hard-working club and that reminds me of myself,” he told Sheffield United’s website. “I had a really good talk with the club and the manager, and I felt that they had the right plan for me. I’m excited to be here and looking forward to the Premier League. It is a big opportunity and a big challenge, I am not coming here for a vacation.”
Paul Heckingbottom, Sheffield United’s boss, is delighted to have secured Slimane’s services. “He’s 22 but someone with a lot of experience. He’s played a lot of first-team games and been to a World Cup, and is someone who has continually gone up the ladder in terms of his levels,” he said. “He’s a technical player who can handle the ball really well and someone who works really hard.”
Anis Slimane: A Profile
Anis Slimane is a 22-year-old midfielder from Tunisia who has signed for Sheffield United from Danish side Brondby for an undisclosed fee. Slimane has represented his country at the 2022 World Cup, making two appearances, and is looking forward to the challenge of playing in the Premier League.
Slimane began his career in Tunisia with ES Tunis before moving to Brondby in 2018. During his time in Denmark, he made 64 appearances, scoring seven goals and providing five assists. He was also part of the Brondby side that won the Danish Cup in 2019.
At international level, Slimane has made 11 appearances for Tunisia since making his debut in 2017. He was part of the Tunisia squad that reached the knockout stages of the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations and was also selected for the 2022 World Cup, where he made two appearances.
Paul Heckingbottom on Anis Slimane
Sheffield United boss Paul Heckingbottom is delighted to have secured Slimane’s services. “He’s 22 but someone with a lot of experience,” he said. “He’s played a lot of first-team games and been to a World Cup, and is someone who has continually gone up the ladder in terms of his levels. He’s a technical player who can handle the ball really well and someone who works really hard.”
Heckingbottom believes that Slimane will be an important addition to his squad as they look to establish themselves in the Premier League. “He’s got all the attributes we need,” he said. “He’s got energy, he’s got quality on the ball and he’s got a great attitude. He’s going to be a great addition to our squad and I’m looking forward to working with him.”
Conclusion
Sheffield United have made their first summer signing following their promotion back to the Premier League, with the acquisition of Tunisia midfielder Anis Slimane from Danish side Brondby. The 22-year-old has signed a three-year contract for an undisclosed fee and is looking forward to the challenge of playing in the Premier League.
Slimane has represented his country at the 2022 World Cup, making two appearances, and has experience playing in both Tunisia and Denmark. Sheffield United boss Paul Heckingbottom believes that Slimane will be an important addition to his squad as they look to establish themselves in the Premier League, praising his energy, quality on the ball, and great attitude.