Frédéric Guilbert, the French defender and captain of RC Strasbourg, has officially left Alsace and signed with the Italian club Lecce. The club from Pouilles announced his arrival on social media with a photo of Guilbert at the airport wearing a team scarf. He will join several compatriots in the team.

Frederic Guilbert, with 225 appearances in Ligue 1 for Bordeaux, Caen, and Strasbourg, along with experience at Aston Villa in England, has been acquired by Lecce. Lecce's sporting director, Corvino, aimed to add an experienced profile to achieve another season in Serie A. Guilbert will replace Valentin Gendrey, who moved to Hoffenheim.

Lecce is looking for reinforcements after a difficult start to the season. Guilbert, a reliable right-back with 225 appearances in Ligue 1 and a stint with Aston Villa, fits the bill. Lecce's coach Gotti values defenders who can both defend and assist in attack.

Frédéric Guilbert, the former captain of Strasbourg, is anticipated to join Lecce and sign a two-year contract in Serie A. Guilbert, who was sidelined during the preparation period despite having a contract until 2026, will depart from Strasbourg. According to Sky Italia, the 29-year-old right-back is expected in Lecce on Monday for his medical examination. The Racing club aided his departure by releasing him from his contract, allowing him to sign a two-year deal with an additional one-year option.