Chaplin Joins Leicester City
Thursday, 16th Jul 2026 12:03
Released Blues forward Conor Chaplin has joined League One Leicester City on a three-year deal.
The 29-year-old scored 55 goals in 127 starts and 47 sub appearances having joined Town for a fee of around £750,000 from Barnsley in the summer of 2021, playing a major role in the League One and subsequent Championship promotions.
He spent last season back at local club Portsmouth, where he had begun his career, and his exit at the end of his contract came as no surprise.
“I’m very excited to be here,” Chaplin told the Foxes official website. “Leicester City is a massive club with a brilliant fanbase, which has been obvious to me every time I’ve competed against them.
“I’m extremely grateful to be given the opportunity to play for this great club, and I will give everything every day to achieve what we set out to. I’ve had some great experiences in my career so far, but there is a lot more I want to achieve.
“I like to play with an all-in attitude, energy and a desire to help the team in any way I can. I’m looking forward to showing the supporters what I can bring.
“I can’t wait to meet the lads, get out on the training pitch with the manager and his staff to help this team as much as I can.”
Photo: Matchday Images
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