Following Leicester City’s relegation in the Premier League, Leicester City’s confirmed list provided insight into future reconstructions, but one player has already secured the future.
Eleven players left Fox, as reported on the club’s official website. This includes 8 people from the rank of three experienced professionals and young people.
Jamie Vardy, Danny Ward and Daniel Iversen are the headline trio who will be leaving following the expiration of their contracts.
Vardy’s departure marks the end of the era as the former Fleetwood striker scored his 200th goal in his final appearance in his 500th time.
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Iversen has already found a new home and joined Preston North End on a four-year deal.
The Danish shotstopper previously played for the Lancashire side with two loan spells, making 17 appearances for Leicester in seven years.
Regarding his return (via pnefc.com), the 26-year-old said: “I love it here. It’s what I was happy about. Preston is where I played my best football.
“Preston feels like home to me. Everyone around the club is a good person and a fan. I love it here so it’s not easy for me to come back.”
Along with the senior departure, Leicester also cut connections with eight young players: Oliver Ewing, Harvey Godmark Ford, Ben Grist, Denische Hill, Liam McAlinny, Arjean Reikie, Joe Wormleyton and Brad Young.
The East Midlands outfits also face more turbulence from the pitch.
Ruud Van Nistelrooy is expected to be fired as manager. After SeanDyche reportedly turned down the move, Russell Martin is the main candidate to replace him.
Leicester’s off-field issues can get worse, and fresh profits and sustainability fees will leave the club at risk of point deductions.
Teams of players coming out the door, managers set them up to follow them, and there is a possibility of looming point deductions. That’s a worrying time at King Power Stadium.