Woyo Coulibaly has become Leicester’s first signing of the January window after arriving from Italian club Parma in a £3million deal.
Boss Ruud van Nistelrooy had been desperate to bring in specialist competition at right-back for James Justin, who has struggled at times this season.
Coulibaly, 25, helped Parma win promotion to the Italian top flight last season and has made 14 appearances as they fight to keep their place in Serie A this term.
Van Nistelrooy will hope the signing Coulibaly, who was due to watch Wednesday’s clash with Crystal Palace at King Power Stadium, will start a period of transfer activity for Leicester that helps them avoid relegation.