Belgian midfielder Youri Tielemans to leave Leicester on a free transfer after club’s relegation

Leicester City have officially confirmed that seven first-team players, including Youri Tielemans, will be departing the club following the expiry of their contracts this summer. The Belgian midfielder, who has been frequently linked with a move to North London in recent seasons, will leave Leicester on a free transfer after the club’s relegation to the Championship.

Despite a 2-1 win over West Ham on the final matchday, Leicester’s relegation was confirmed, marking the end of their Premier League run, which had lasted since 2014. Their fall from the top-flight was a bitter blow, especially after a historic title victory in 2016. The appointment of Dean Smith in April failed to spark a revival in form, and Leicester’s inability to stay afloat resulted in their drop to the second tier.

Tielemans has long been a target for Arsenal, and now, with his contract expiring and Leicester’s relegation sealed, he is set to leave without a transfer fee. Along with the Belgian, Caglar Soyuncu, Daniel Amartey, Nampalys Mendy, Ryan Bertrand, Ayoze Perez, and Tete will also be departing the King Power Stadium.

Leicester have, however, confirmed that they are still in discussions with club captain Jonny Evans over a potential extension, while Hamza Choudhury’s contract has been extended by another year.