Hughes Makes Burton Albion Switch

Press Release
31 Jan 2022
1 Minute
Burton Albion have completed the permanent signing of Leicester City Development Squad defender Sam Hughes for an undisclosed fee, subject to Football League approval.

- Defender Sam Hughes signs permanent contract with Burton Albion
- Hughes signed for the Foxes from Chester in 2017
- He joined Burton for a second loan spell in August 2021

Hughes, who joined Burton for a second loan spell during the summer, will now join the League 1 side on a permanent basis after five years with the Foxes.

The 24-year-old joined City in 2017 from Chester and went on to enjoy loan spells with Salford City and Burton Albion during his time with the Football Club.

Everybody at Leicester City wishes Sam all the very best in his future career with the Brewers.