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Fenerbahce confirm Slimani loan deal from Leicester City

Fenerbahce have announced the signing of striker Islam Slimani from Leicester City.

The Turkish club revealed the arrival of the Algeria international on their official website, though Leicester, who opened their Premier League season with a 2-1 loss to Manchester United, are yet to confirm the deal.

According to Fenerbahce, Slimani will join them on loan for the 2018-19 season after completing a medical and signing a contract.

The 30-year-old scored arrived with much anticipation after a €30 million move before the close of the 2016 summer window after he regularly during his time with Sporting in Portugal.