Leicester City Signs Midfielder Oliver Skipp in a Landmark Transfer Deal

Leicester City has signed 23-year-old midfielder Oliver Skipp from Tottenham on a five-year contract worth more than 20 million pounds. Skipp reunites with manager Steve Cooper and brings experience from England's youth teams. Leicester returns to Premier League after winning the Championship last season.

Newly promoted Leicester City is making headlines by reaching a significant deal with Tottenham Hotspur to sign midfielder Oliver Skipp just ahead of their Premier League opener.

The 23-year-old has inked a five-year contract that will keep him at Leicester through the 2028-29 season, with the deal reportedly valued at over 20 million pounds ($26 million).

Skipp, who played under Leicester's manager Steve Cooper in England's youth teams, brings substantial experience to the squad, including 24 appearances for the England Under-21s and a European Championship title.

Leicester's return to the Premier League follows an impressive run in the Championship, where they secured promotion on their first attempt after being relegated in 2016, seven years post their miraculous Premier League title win as 5,000-1 outsiders.

(With inputs from agencies.)