Leicester Metropolis have introduced the signing of midfielder Oliver Skipp from Tottenham for an undisclosed payment.
The 23-year-old has signed a five-year deal on the King Energy Stadium that runs by way of till 2029.
The deal is known to be value £20m plus an extra £5m in add-ons.
Monday nineteenth August 6:30pm
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Talking to LCFC.com, Skipp stated: “I’m really excited to sign. I’ve got the feeling that it’s a good group of people and a good group of players. I’m sure that we’ve got a squad capable of challenging in every game. You look around the squad and there are lots of exciting players who have played in the Premier League and I’m really excited to see what this group can achieve.
“I had conversations with the folks right here and so they gave me a sense of heat and that they had been excited to have me on board. As a participant, while you really feel that pleasure, that is one thing you should utilize to develop your recreation. The employees right here know me as properly – Steve [Cooper], I’ve labored with at England so there’s undoubtedly a superb relationship there and I am eager to push on and present what I can do.”
Leicester host Tottenham within the first Monday Night time Soccer of the season on the King Energy Stadium. Skipp will likely be in attendance however won’t face his former aspect. He will likely be obtainable to make his Leicester debut on Saturday August 24 at Fulham; kick-off 3pm.
An academy graduate at Spurs, Skipp went on to make 106 appearances in all competitions for the north London membership.
He featured for England as much as U21 degree and helped the Younger Lions declare the UEFA European Championship in 2023.
Skipp was managed by Leicester Metropolis boss Steve Cooper when he performed for England U17s and U18s.
Watch Leicester vs Tottenham on Monday, stay on Sky Sports activities Premier League and Essential Occasion from 6.30pm; kick-off 8pm
