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Denmark Keeper Kasper Schmeichel Pens New Long-Term Deal With Leicester City

Danish goalkeeper Kasper Schmeichel has signed a new five-year deal with Leicester City.

The stopper, who was linked with a move to FA Cup holders Chelsea this summer, was a key figure in the Foxes side that won the Premier League title under Claudio Ranieri in 2016; and he has pledged his future to the King Power side for the next half-decade.

"Leicester City Football Club can confirm that goalkeeper Kasper Schmeichel has signed a new contract, keeping him at King Power Stadium until June 2023," Leicester announced via their official website on Friday.

"The 31-year-old Dane has been a significant figure in Leicester City’s success since joining from Leeds in 2011, having represented the Football Club 298 times in all competitions and establishing himself as one of the Premier League’s best goalkeepers.