Leicester announce Soumare as second summer signing
Premier League side Leicester City have completed the signing of Boubakary Soumare from Lille on a five-year deal
The midfielder arrives at the King Power Stadium for £17million, the PA news agency understands.
He helped Lille win Ligue 1 last season as they beat Paris St Germain to the title by a point.
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Soumare told LCFC.com: “I’m really proud to come to the Premier League and a big club like Leicester. It’s going to really help me to develop my game and progress as a player, so I feel it is the right step for me.
“Leicester is a very ambitious club. When they spoke to me about their plans and what they wanted from me, I knew straight away I wanted to come.
“I really am so proud and honoured to be here and I will give my all for the team and club to make everyone happy.”
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— Leicester City (@LCFC) July 2, 2021
Soumare, 22, made his Lille debut in 2017 and made 112 appearances, scoring once.
He arrives after striker Patson Daka joined from RB Salzburg for around £23million this week, while Ryan Bertrand is expected to sign on a free transfer after leaving Southampton.