Leicester City signal ex-Southampton defender Ryan Bertrand on free switch

Leicester City has signed Ryan Bertrand on a two-year deal after the left-back grew to become a free agent following his launch from Southampton, the Premier League membership stated on Thursday.
Bertrand spent seven seasons with Saints, making 240 appearances for the south-coast membership. The 31-year-old, a Champions League winner with Chelsea, additionally has 19 England caps however has not performed for the Three Lions since 2017.

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“Leicester have built something amazing over the years, especially since Brendan Rodgers has come in,” Bertrand stated in an announcement. “It’s fantastic to be a part of this fantastic club and I’m going to give my all to try and do the fans proud.”
Leicester, which gained the FA Cup final season, begins its marketing campaign with a Community Shield match in opposition to league champion Manchester City on August 7 earlier than internet hosting Wolverhampton Wanderers on the primary day of the Premier League season per week later.