Leicester City youngster Luke Thomas has signed a new long-term contract with the club.
The academy graduate made his first-team debut in the Foxes’ 2-0 win over Sheffield United on July 16. He also featured for Brendan Rodgers‘ side in their final two fixtures of last season, against Tottenham Hotspur and Manchester United.
Luke Thomas Signs New Long-Term Leicester Contract
Brendan Rodgers Happy With ‘Fantastic Young Player’
Thomas has been a part of Leicester’s academy since 2008. The 19-year-old will be aiming to build on the promise he showed towards the end of the 2019/20 campaign with the Foxes.
Manager Brendan Rodgers told the club’s website that he is pleased with the progress the young left-back has made. “Luke is a fantastic young player, and we’re really pleased that he’s committed his long-term future to the Football Club. He’s got lots of potential and I’m excited to continue working with him and helping him to develop his game,” said the 47-year-old.
“He showed tremendous ability in the three games he played for us at the end of the season, which was testament to him and his family, as well as the hard work of the staff from the Academy who have guided him on his journey with Leicester City so far,” added the Leicester boss.
At international level, Thomas has featured for both England’s U18 and U19 teams. The player was also recently named the 2019/20 Development Player of the Season at his boyhood club.
Luke Thomas is Expected to Feature Heavily Next Season
The left-back, who can also play in midfield, is poised to see an increase in game time next season.
Ben Chilwell is expected to leave for Chelsea this summer. The move will open a space in Rodgers’ side which Thomas could fill as he continues his steady rise into the first team picture.
Though the exact length of his contract has not been disclosed, Thomas follows James Maddison and Nampalys Mendy in committing his future to the Foxes.
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