Gary Lineker nails what every Leicester City fan is thinking after contract reveal

Gary Lineker says Wesley Fofana's decision to sign a new contract at Leicester City is "excellent news" and insisted they have missed his quality this season.

The Foxes confirmed Fofana has penned a deal until 2027 that will go some way to ending speculation over his future amid transfer links to Spanish giants Real Madrid.

And in a further boost to the club, the defender and could be set to make his long-awaited return from injury this week when they face Rennes in the last 16 of the Europa Conference League.

Fofana has not kicked a ball this season after he broke his leg and suffered ankle ligament damage in a pre-season friendly against Villareal and his return is a huge boost for boss Brendan Rodgers.

Leicester hero Lineker, and the BBC's Match of the Day host, gave his verdict on the Fofana news with a post on his Twitter account.

He said: "Excellent news. Can’t wait to see @Wesley_Fofanaa (the right @ this time) back on the pitch. Been hugely missed this season."

Leicester boss Rodgers said: “This is a top, top player, no question, at a top level.

“I've worked with lots of young, top talents who have gone on to become top professionals, and I've got absolutely no doubt in this boy.

“When he came out of the team, with all due respect, it was a massive loss for us because of the nature of how I play, defending forward, anticipating, speed, but also mentality.

“I say it in the nicest way, like Jamie Vardy, they have no respect on the field. You watch the top level of the game, it's that devilment. They can be the nicest guys in the world but on the field they have an edge, and Wesley has that.

“It was just a massive loss for us when he got injured. The other guys have filled in manfully and done the best they can,