Leicester announces signing of Wilfred Ndidi from Genk

Happy new year, Leicester supporters!

To welcome you into 2017, following the Foxes’ point against Middlesbrough yesterday, the club has announced its first signing of the calendar year: Wilfred Ndidi from Genk.

Ndidi, 20, has been described as a ferocious ball-winner with a heart of gold — a player who is adored equally by his teammates and his coaches.

With the departure of N’Golo Kante to Chelsea in the summer seemingly still a big concern for Claudio Ranieri and Leicester, the hope here is that with Ndidi, Nampalys Mendy and Daniel Amartey, the club has a new core of midfielders who will solidify the defensive third.

The club announced that Ndidi has signed a five-and-a-half year deal with the Foxes, which will be made official once he is granted a work permit.

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Capped five times by the Nigerian National Team, Ndidi has also played in the UEFA Europa League with Genk and is a versatile contributor having spent time at fullback, center back and holding midfield.

Welcome to the party, Wilfred!