Perez joins Leicester from Newcastle

Leicester City have signed Ayoze Perez from Newcastle United in a deal reported to be worth £30million.

Spanish striker Perez has signed a four-year deal at the King Power Stadium after Leicester activated the buy-out clause in his Newcastle contract.

I m very happy and very pleased. I m very proud to be part of the Leicester family and I can t wait to get started, Perez told LCFC TV.

The club want to keep growing as much as they can and that s something I like. I spoke with the manager and that was important. That made me feel very comfortable about the decision to come here.

Brendan Rodgers said: I think Ayoze will be a wonderful addition to the squad. He s quick, has a good eye for goal and he s experienced in the Premier League too.

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