Premier League 2024-25: Leicester signs midfielder Oliver Skipp from Tottenham

Financial details were not disclosed by either club, but British media reported the deal was worth in excess of 20 million pounds ($26 million).

Tottenham Hotspur’s Oliver Skipp scores a goal in the penalty shootout during the football friendly match between Tottenham Hotspur and Newcastle United at Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) in Melbourne on May 22, 2024. | Photo Credit: AFP

Leicester City has signed midfielder Oliver Skipp from Tottenham Hotspur on a five-year contract, the promoted Premier League club said on Monday.

Either club did not disclose financial details, but British media reported the deal was worth more than 20 million pounds ($26 million).

The 23-year-old Skipp made 106 appearances for Spurs. He has represented England at various youth levels.

“I’m really excited to sign... I’m sure that we’ve got a squad capable of challenging in every game,” Skipp said in a statement. “I’m really excited to see what this group can achieve.”

Leicester starts its Premier League campaign at home to Spurs later on Monday.