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Leicester City agree £12m transfer fee to sign Sevilla captain

Leicester City have reached an agreement for the transfer of Sevilla captain Vicente Iborra subject to a medical, the Spanish club has announced.

The defensive midfielder will reportedly cost around £12 million as the Foxes look to mount an impressive Premier League run after a dismal title defense last season.

Sevilla released a statement that read: “Sevilla and Leicester City have reached an agreement in principle for the transfer of Vicente Iborra. The player will travel to Leicester to complete a medical examination and sign his contract.

“Once the transfer is concluded, he will return to Seville to publicly bid farewell to the fans.