Huddersfield complete first January signing with season-long loan for Monaco ace Terence Kongolo
David Wagner has moved swiftly to make the first signing of the January transfer window
HUDDERSFIELD have boosted their survival hopes with the signing of Netherlands international defender Terence Kongolo.
The 23-year-old centre-back arrives from Monaco on a loan deal until the end of the season.
Boss David Wagner will eye the addition as a huge coup despite the player struggling for minutes in France.
Kongolo has made just three league starts this campaign but is likely to play a big part in trying to keep the Terriers in the Premier League.
Reported by Huddersfield's official site, 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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The Premier League side managed to fight off competition from Bordeaux for his signature.
Huddersfield were keen on landing a defender as they have conceded the fourth most goals of all Premier League clubs this campaign (32).
