Published: 09:32, June 6, 2023 | Updated: 17:50, June 6, 2023
Seven players to leave Leicester City after relegation
By Reuteres

West Ham United's Czech defender Vladimir Coufal (left) fights for the ball with Leicester City's English midfielder Harvey Barnes during the English Premier League football match between Leicester City and West Ham United at King Power Stadium in Leicester, central England on May 28, 2023. (PHOTO / AFP)

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

Youri Tielemans, Caglar Soyuncu, Daniel Amartey, Nampalys Mendy, Ryan Bertrand, Ayoze Perez and Tete will leave the club.

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"The Football Club extends its thanks to all seven players for their contributions during their time with Leicester City and wishes them every success in the next stages of their respective careers," Leicester said in a statement.

In this file photo dated Nov 2, 2016, Leicester City's supporter holds his team's flag prior to the UEFA Champions League group G football match between FC Copenhagen and Leicester City FC at the Telia Parken stadium in Copenhagen.

Dean Smith's side failed to stay in the English top flight this season and were relegated after finishing 18th.

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