Leicester agree short-term deal for Tete

Leicester have bolstered their attacking choices for a Premier League survival struggle with the signing of Brazilian under-23 worldwide Tete till the tip of the season.

The 22-year-old is contracted to Shakhtar Donetsk, however has been at Lyon since March 2022 beneath the FIFA ruling which allowed all international gamers to droop their contracts in Ukraine following Russia’s invasion.

Because it stands, he is because of return to Shakhtar on July 1.

The winger scored six objectives in 17 appearances for Lyon in Ligue 1 this season.

“I’m actually comfortable to be right here. I’ve had a have a look at the pitch and the stadium, it’s lovely and I can already think about what it’ll be like with loads of followers,” Tete advised the Leicester web site.

“I hope to attain loads of objectives and assists.”

Leicester sit only one level above the Premier League relegation zone in 14th.

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