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Leicester City agree to sell midfielder – Fancies ‘exotic’ move like Saudi Arabia
Now that the dust is settling on Leicester City’s relegation to the Championship, the club will be looking to secure their finances for the coming year and see what will be available to spend during the summer window.
Jamie Vardy has already announced his period with Leicester City will be coming to an end, and he’s almost certainly one of a procession of players who will be heading for the exit door.
Leicester City Begin Squad Overhaul as Boubakary Soumaré Set for Summer Exit
With the dust beginning to settle following Leicester City’s relegation from the Premier League, attention at the King Power Stadium has swiftly turned to financial restructuring and squad rebuilding ahead of the 2025/26 season in the Championship. The club faces the dual challenge of balancing the books while assembling a team capable of mounting an immediate return to the top flight.
One of the first major changes involves Jamie Vardy, the iconic striker who played a crucial role in Leicester’s historic Premier League title win in 2016. Vardy has already confirmed that his storied spell with the Foxes will be coming to an end this summer, marking the close of a legendary chapter in the club’s history. He is expected to be one of several high-profile departures as Leicester reshapes its squad.
Adding to the list of expected exits is midfielder Boubakary Soumaré. According to Belgian journalist Sacha Tavolieri, reporting for SKY CH, Soumaré has reached an agreement with Leicester City to leave the club during the upcoming transfer window. The decision appears mutually beneficial: Leicester are looking to generate transfer funds and reduce their wage bill, and Soumaré is eager for a fresh start after a challenging season.
Soumaré, who joined Leicester from Lille in 2021, has shown flashes of the talent that made him a key figure in Lille’s Ligue 1-winning campaign. However, consistency has been an issue during his time in England, and with Leicester’s relegation, the club sees his departure as an opportunity to recoup some value.
There is no shortage of interest in the 25-year-old midfielder. AS Monaco are reportedly among the Ligue 1 clubs keen to bring Soumaré back to France, while newly promoted Premier League sides are also monitoring the situation, potentially viewing him as a cut-price addition to strengthen their squads for the rigors of top-flight football.
In addition to European suitors, Soumaré is said to be considering offers from further afield. Tavolieri reports that the Frenchman is tempted by an “exotic” move to Saudi Arabia, where the footballing landscape has dramatically shifted in recent years due to major investments from Saudi clubs. Interest from Qatar has also been noted, suggesting Soumaré could have a lucrative decision to make if he prioritizes financial terms over remaining in Europe’s top leagues.
Leicester City are believed to be seeking around €10 million for Soumaré — a figure that would represent a modest but important financial boost for the club as they brace for a season without Premier League revenue. Freeing up his salary will also give Leicester more flexibility as they look to rebuild under tighter financial constraints.
This summer promises to be a transformative one for Leicester City, with Soumaré’s departure likely just one of many moves as the Foxes attempt to restructure and recharge for life in the Championship. The club’s recruitment team faces a significant task: finding the right balance between experience, hunger, and financial prudence to ensure that this relegation becomes a brief setback rather than a prolonged struggle.
