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Leicester sign French midfielder Boubakary Soumare from Lille for around £23m

Leicester have continued their impressive early business this summer with the signing of Boubakary Soumare.

The 22-year-old, who attracted interest from Everton and Wolves too, is thought to have joined for a fee of around £23million and signed a five-year deal with the club.

He joins from French champions Lille and played 32 Ligue 1 games last season in an impressive campaign.

Leicester's new signing Boubakary Soumare played a key part in Lille's title-winning side

Leicester's new signing Boubakary Soumare played a key part in Lille's title-winning side

Soumare told the club's official website: 'I’m really proud to come to the Premier League and a big club like Leicester.