Premier League side Leicester City have confirmed Islam Slimani has joined French side Lyon on a permanent deal.
The Algerian international signed for the Foxes in August 2016 but failed to nail down a permanent place in the side, and he now leaves having made 47 appearances for the Foxes.
Leicester City can confirm that striker Islam Slimani has signed a permanent deal with Ligue 1 side Lyon, subject to international clearance 👇
— Leicester City (@LCFC) January 13, 2021
A statement from the club read;
"Leicester City can confirm that striker Islam Slimani has signed a permanent deal with Ligue 1 side Lyon, subject to international clearance,"
Prior to his move, the 32-year-old enjoyed loan spells with Newcastle United, Fenerbahce, and AS Monaco, netting nine goals for the latter in France’s top-flight in 2019/20.
He will replace Moussa Dembele, who has completed a move to LaLiga league leaders Atletico Madrid.
