Leicester City sign John Lundstram on free after deadline, two-year deal | OneFootball

Leicester City have completed the signing of John Lundstram on a free following his departure from Trabzonspor, announcing the deal after the deadline. The 32-year-old has agreed a two-year contract at the King Power Stadium. He becomes their 12th summer signing, following Emil Riis’s undisclosed move from Bristol City.

Lundstram returned to Trabzonspor in the summer after a loan at Hull City, where he helped secure promotion to the Premier League. His career also includes spells with Rangers, Sheffield United and Oxford United. He joins after Hamza Choudhury moved to Sheffield United at the weekend, with Oliver Skipp closing in on a switch to Charlton Athletic.

After Tuesday night’s win over Plymouth, Russell Martin said they were close to sealing Lundstram, stressing the need for another midfield option after a bench without a midfielder.

Martin highlighted Lundstram’s record of titles and promotions, described him as hungry, noted last season’s promotion to the Premier League, and called the signing a big coup he was very happy with.

Lundstram will compete with Louis Page for the number six role after the 18-year-old’s proposed transfer to Manchester United collapsed. Martin said he, Jon Rudkin, James McCarron and owner Khun Top received a very big offer from United, and that the owner said no to keep the player.

Source: LeicesterMercury.co.uk

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