Riyad Mahrez will stay at Leicester City, according to confident manager Claudio Ranieri.
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Having already scooped a sensational and unlikely league title last season, the Foxes have already dipped into the transfer market this summer, moving for Nice’s Nampalys Mendy, Hannover’s Ron-Robert Zieler, Luis Hernandez of Sporting Gijon and CSKA Moscow’s Ahmed Musa.
‘Musa can bring his speed, I don’t know if he’s as quick as Jamie Vardy, but he has lots of speed.’ Ranieri told the club’s official website.
Ranieri has revealed that he is prepared to commit himself long-term to the Leicester cause and a deal will likely be done within the next month. His fine form over the season was rewarded with being named the Premier League Player of the Season as well as being awarded the FWA Footballer of the Year award.
The pair are expected to stay in shape ahead of a tight schedule for the Premier League champions this season. I want him here.
“I don’t want to lose him but I can understand if he wants to go”.
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Speaking to LCFCTV from their training camp in Austria, Ranieri said: “He can bring his speed. I am looking forward to score as many goals as possible to lift the team so we can achieve together”. I love scoring goals and that I have done at every club and league I have played in.
