Oliver Skipp Joins Leicester in £20M Deal

Oliver Skipp has joined Leicester City from Tottenham Hotspur on a five-year deal, with a transfer fee exceeding £20 million. The 23-year-old, who rose through Spurs’ academy ranks, made 77 Premier League appearances for Tottenham including 21 last season. Skipp expressed his enthusiasm about joining Leicester, highlighting the positive environment and quality of the squad.

“I’m really excited to sign. I’ve got the feeling that it’s a good group of people and a good group of players,” Skipp said. He believes the team can be competitive in every match, noting the presence of several exciting players with Premier League experience. “I’m really excited to see what this group can achieve,” he added. Skipp has completed the high-profile transfer but will not play in Leicester’s Premier League opener against Tottenham.

He is expected to miss Monday’s match at 20:00 BST. However, he expects to make his debut the following Saturday when Leicester travels to Fulham. Skipp reunites with former Spurs teammate Harry Winks, who also joined Leicester this summer. With Skipp’s arrival, Leicester has made its fifth addition during the summer transfer window, strengthening their squad as they return to the Premier League after a brief stint in the Championship.

Leicester fans eagerly anticipate how Oliver Skipp’s presence will impact the team as they aim to reestablish themselves in the top flight. With his Premier League experience and connection with Winks, Skipp will likely play a significant role in Leicester’s campaign this season.