Leicester sign midfielder Skipp from Spurs

Leicester City have signed midfielder Oliver Skipp from Tottenham Hotspur on a five-year contract, the promoted Premier League club said on Monday.

Financial details were not disclosed by either club, but British media reported the deal was worth in excess of 20 million pounds ($26 million).

The 23-year-old Skipp made 106 appearances for Spurs. He has represented England at various youth levels.

"I'm really excited to sign... I'm sure that we've got a squad capable of challenging in every game," Skipp said in a statement. "I'm really excited to see what this group can achieve."

Leicester start their Premier League campaign at home to Spurs later on Monday.

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