Leicester City is gearing up for life in the Champions League, but who are the newcomers to the squad ahead of the upcoming league campaign?
The past year has been tumultuous for the Foxes. Once champions of the Premier League, they found themselves relegated to the league’s lower tiers in the 2022/23 season under coach Brendan Rodgers.
While the team managed a late resurgence in the final fixtures, it wasn’t enough to secure their spot, with the lackluster Toffees edging them out by a mere two points in the survival battle.
With nine wins, seven draws, and 22 league losses, the 2015/2016 Premier League winners faced relegation and now have to fight their way back to the top. Consequently, significant changes were made to the team. Several players moved to other Premier League sides, while fresh faces joined the Foxes. Time will tell if the decisions made by the management prove fruitful.
So, who are Leicester City’s arrivals and departures in the summer of 2023?
**Leicester City New Signings: Summer 2023 Arrivals**
**Harry Winks (Tottenham):** Winks, a former Tottenham Hotspur midfielder, brings his experience to Leicester, having demonstrated his capabilities throughout his career. Despite his talent, he wasn’t part of coach Ange Postecoglu’s plans, prompting Leicester to secure his services for €11.70m after his stint with Sampdoria.
**Conor Coady (Wolverhampton):** The former Wolverhampton Wanderers captain joins Leicester after eight years with his former club, seeking new challenges in the Championship. Leicester acquired him for €8.50m.
**Mads Hermansen (Brondby IF):** The 23-year-old goalkeeper from Brondby IF, Mads Hermansen, makes his move to English football with Leicester, having caught the eye with 27 league appearances for the Danish club. Leicester secured his services for €7.00m.
**Thomas Cannon (Everton):** Cannon, a 20-year-old striker, joins Leicester after impressing during his time at Preston. Despite being deemed unfit for Everton by manager Sean Dyche, he embarks on a new journey with Leicester in a £7.5m deal.
**Stephy Mavididi (Montpellier):** The 25-year-old forward joins Leicester after a successful stint with Ligue 1’s Montpellier, aiming to fill the void left by departing creators. Leicester secured his services for €7.50m.
**Yunus Akgun (Galatasaray):** Akgun, a Turkish international, arrives on a season-long loan to prove his worth to Leicester. With an investment of €700k, Leicester aims to benefit from his undeniable talent in the long term.
**Leicester City Transfer Departures**
**Harvey Barnes (Newcastle):** Barnes, a fan favorite, bids farewell to Leicester after 146 appearances for the club, joining Newcastle for a reported fee of €44m.
**James Maddison (Tottenham):** Maddison, another key player, heads to Tottenham Hotspur for €46.30m after 163 appearances for Leicester, aiming to bolster Spurs’ campaign.
**Jonny Evans (Manchester United):** Evans returns to his childhood club, Manchester United, on a free transfer after five years with Leicester. At 35, he still has a crucial role to play under coach Erik ten Hag.
**Timothy Castagne (Fulham):** Castagne leaves Leicester for Fulham, marking another departure from the Foxes’ squad ahead of the new season.
