Leicester City have officially unveiled Oliver Skipp as their new player after signing a five-year contract from Tottenham Hotspur.
Leicester City have confirmed the signing of midfielder Skipp from Tottenham Hotspur on a five-year deal. That will keep him at the King Power Stadium until June 2029.
Oliver Skipp underwent a medical with Leicester on Sunday before signing and being unveiled as a new player on Monday. Just ahead of the Foxes’ first Premier League game of the 2024-25 season at home to Tottenham Hotspur UFABET
The fee has not been officially disclosed. But Sky Sports are predicting it will be in the region of £25m. With £20m up front and a further £5m in add-ons.
The 23-year-old midfielder is desperate for more playing time after being a back-up to Ange Postecoglou last season. And is also in the mix for Yves Bissouma, Pape Matar Sarr and Rodrigo Bentancur.
Speaking to LCFC.com, Skipp said: “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.