7 players leave Leicester City after relegation

Seven players will leave the club when their contracts expire in June, officials at Leicester City, who were relegated from the Premier League, said.

Youri Tielemans, Caglar Soyonko, Daniel Amartey, Nambales Mendy, Ryan Bertrand, Ayoze Perez and Tite will leave the club.

Leicester said in a statement: “Leicester City Football Club would like to thank all seven players for their contributions during their time with the club and wish them every success for the future.

Coach Dean Smith’s team failed to stay in the English Premier League this season and was relegated after finishing 18th.

The club added that it was still in talks with captain Jonny Evans to extend his contract.