Oliver Skipp leaves Tottenham for Leicester

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By: Manu Tournoux

Oliver Skipp leaves Tottenham for Leicester

It’s official, Oliver Skipp is leaving Tottenham. Trained at Spurs, the young 23-year-old midfielder has signed with Leicester, recently promoted to the Premier League. The Welwyn Garden City native has signed a contract until June 2029 with his new club. Amount of the transaction? €23.5 million.

“During his time with us, Oliver has made 106 appearances in all competitions, reaching the century mark for the club in an FA Cup match against Manchester City in January 2024. He scored his only goal for us when he scored in a 2-0 win over Chelsea in February 2023. The 23-year-old has played for England up to Under-21 level to date and in 2023 he helped the Young Lions win the UEFA European Championship. We wish Oliver all the best for the future.”specifies the Spurs press release.

Manu Tournoux

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Manu Tournoux is a passionate and knowledgeable football enthusiast with a special focus on French football. Born and raised in France, Manu discovered his love for the beautiful game at a young age and developed a deep understanding of the ins and outs of "Le Championnat." His French roots and extensive experience in football journalism have made him an invaluable asset to the French Football Weekly team. As an author for the website, his expertise includes not only in-depth analysis of Ligue 1 and Ligue 2 matches but also insightful profiles of up-and-coming talents, detailed transfer news, and engaging coverage of the French national team. His captivating writing style and undeniable passion for the game have earned him a loyal following among our readers. When he's not crafting engaging articles for French Football Weekly, Manu enjoys attending live matches whenever he can, exploring football culture in various French cities, and engaging in spirited debates with fellow fans.