Latest Leicester City news from LeicestershireLive as Florent Ghisolfi discusses Kasper Schmeichel’s exit from Nice for Anderlecht

Nice sporting director Florent Ghisolfi has responded to Kasper Schmeichel’s unexpected departure.

The former Leicester City goalkeeper joined Anderlecht as a free agent after leaving Nice on transfer deadline day.

After more than a decade with the Foxes, Schmeichel has only spent one season at the Ligue 1 club.

“He looked for a club for a long time,” Ghisolfi told Nice-Matin when asked why Schmeichel left Nice. His mind had not registered the termination.

“It accelerated the evening before the transfer window closed, so he could remain a free agent and commit elsewhere.”

“It happened in the last moments because it wasn’t a possible outcome for him at the start.”

Schmeichel has agreed to terms with Anderlecht on a one-year contract with the option of an extension.

“After speaking with (chief executive) Jesper (Fredberg) and (manager) Brian (Riemer), I was very excited about the project that they’re putting in place,” he said.

“Anderlecht is a massive club, and former teammates from all over the world have always spoken highly and warmly of this place.” It was something I was very interested in becoming a part of.”

Fredberg said: “Although we are happy with the current squad, this was an exceptional opportunity to bring in a goalkeeper with so much experience and know-how.

“The signing of Kasper Schmeichel fits our desire to have top competition in all positions.

“Kasper can be of enormous value to this club with his experience, on and off the pitch.”