Leicester City defender Harry Souttar says it feels good to be “treated like a proper player again” and is thankful to Sheffield United for rescuing him from his King Power nightmare.
Souttar sealed a move to the Blades in the summer after making just four appearances at the Foxes last season. The centre-back is currently away on international duty with Australia and is relieved to be back playing on a regular basis.
And opening up on being back involved again after failing to nail down a regular place in Leicester’s starting XI, Souttar said: “It’s just really great to be playing, to feel like a player again, and to get treated like a proper football player is really nice.
“Obviously coming back to play (for the Socceroos) feeling really good and feeling fit, it helps massively on the pitch when you’re playing week in, week out.”
Souttar, who cost Leicester £15m, is enjoying life at Sheffield United under Chris Wilder who are strong favourites to win promotion to the Premier League.
“It’s been great. I’ve really enjoyed my first few weeks there,” he said. “I’m thankful that they’ve come in for me, and given me somewhere to show what I can do.
“It’s a great club, they’re good people, and even though it’s kind of a new playing group, it’s one that’s going really well, and hopefully we’re going from strength to strength. Every time we pay together and train together, it’s just really enjoyable. Hopefully that continues this season.”
Souttar’s move to Bramall Lane came after Australia coach said back in March. “He has to fix it. This can’t go on forever … this next transfer window is going to be really crucial for him,” he said.
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