{"id":472427,"date":"2019-07-04T07:11:05","date_gmt":"2019-07-04T11:11:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lwosonfootball.ms.lastwordonsports.com\/?p=472427"},"modified":"2019-07-04T07:11:05","modified_gmt":"2019-07-04T11:11:05","slug":"leicester-complete-the-signing-of-ayoze-perez-from-newcastle","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/football\/2019\/07\/04\/leicester-complete-the-signing-of-ayoze-perez-from-newcastle\/","title":{"rendered":"Leicester Complete The Signing Of Ayoze Perez From Newcastle"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"https:\/\/lwosonfootball.ms.lastwordonsports.com\/clubs\/leicester-city\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Leicester City<\/a> have confirmed the signing of <a href=\"https:\/\/fbref.com\/en\/players\/819aa8e7\/Ayoze-Perez\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Ayoze Perez<\/a> for an undisclosed fee. The Spanish striker arrives at the King Power Stadium from <a href=\"https:\/\/lwosonfootball.ms.lastwordonsports.com\/clubs\/newcastle-united\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Newcastle<\/a> on a four-year deal.<\/p>\n<h1>Ayoze Perez Signs For Leicester City<\/h1>\n<h2>Statement Of Intent From Leicester<\/h2>\n<p>The signing of Perez signals a statement of intent from Brendan Rodgers and Leicester City. Perez will provide stern competition to <a href=\"https:\/\/fbref.com\/en\/players\/45963054\/Jamie-Vardy\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Jamie Vardy<\/a>. Furthermore, the Spaniard is seven-years younger than Vardy. As a result, he will provide a building block for the future.<\/p>\n<p>Jamie Vardy has been the first choice striker at Leicester since their return to the Premier League in 2014. Despite multiple signings to help support the Englishman &#8211; including current club-record signing <a href=\"https:\/\/fbref.com\/en\/players\/ffec9769\/Islam-Slimani\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Islam Slimani<\/a>\u00a0&#8211; nobody has been able to displace Vardy at Leicester. Last season he scored 18 goals as Leicester finished ninth in the Premier League.<\/p>\n<p>Perez has also been in a similar position to Vardy during his time at Newcastle. He spearheaded former Newcastle manager Rafa Benitez attack at St James&#8217; Park. Last season he top scored with 13 goals in all competitions.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Leicester City Football Club is delighted to confirm the signing of Spanish forward <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/AyozePG?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">@AyozePG<\/a>! \ud83d\udcdd<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/HolaP%C3%A9rez?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">#HolaP\u00e9rez<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Leicester City (@LCFC) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/LCFC\/status\/1146736238881333250?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">July 4, 2019<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<h2>The Right Time To Leave Newcastle?<\/h2>\n<p>Newcastle&#8217;s turbulence off the field has been well documented in the media. Former manager <a href=\"https:\/\/lwosonfootball.ms.lastwordonsports.com\/2019\/06\/24\/newcastle-united-rafael-benitez\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Rafa Benitez<\/a> left the club at the end of June when his contract expired. It was reportedly due to &#8216;disagreements&#8217; with those at the top of the club.<\/p>\n<p>Furthermore, there are still reports that Newcastle are set to be sold to the Bin Zayed group. According to Liam Kennedy of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shieldsgazette.com\/sport\/football\/newcastle-united\/newcastle-united-transfer-news-clock-is-ticking-on-bin-zayed-group-takeover-as-patience-wears-thin-at-st-jamess-park-400131\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Shields Gazette<\/a>, the takeover is still under consideration.<\/p>\n<p>Due to the uncertainty and discontent currently surrounding Newcastle, it may be the right time for Ayoze Perez to leave Newcastle.<\/p>\n<h2>How Will Ayoze Perez Fit In At Leicester?<\/h2>\n<p>Ayoze Perez versatility may prove vital to Leicester manager Brendan Rodgers. The 25-year-old can operate both behind the striker as well as up-front.<\/p>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<p>Main Photo<br \/>\n<a id=\"OMOq8QQpQX18ks_5HQCYig\" class=\"gie-single\" style=\"color: #a7a7a7; text-decoration: none; font-weight: normal !important; border: none; display: inline-block;\" href=\"http:\/\/www.gettyimages.com\/detail\/1147790239\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Embed from Getty Images<\/a><script>window.gie=window.gie||function(c){(gie.q=gie.q||[]).push(c)};gie(function(){gie.widgets.load({id:'OMOq8QQpQX18ks_5HQCYig',sig:'FC1wvXSmnINg3FLdAYphBh-fEXIujXKxU4uhV-J7xG0=',w:'594px',h:'404px',items:'1147790239',caption: true ,tld:'com',is360: false })});<\/script><script src='\/\/embed-cdn.gettyimages.com\/widgets.js' charset='utf-8' async><\/script><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Leicester City have confirmed the signing of Ayoze Perez for an undisclosed fee. The Spanish striker arrives at the King Power Stadium from Newcastle on a four-year deal. Ayoze Perez Signs For Leicester City Statement Of Intent From Leicester The signing of Perez signals a statement of intent from Brendan Rodgers and Leicester City. 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