Leicester have completed the signing of Red Bull Salzburg forward Patson Daka, the Premier League club has announced.
Daka has signed a five-year contract at King Power Stadium, which begins July 1.
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Daka finished last season with 34 goals and 12 assists in all competitions for Salzburg.
talkSPORT understands that the Foxes paid £ 23 million for their services, beating Liverpool and West Ham in their signing.
Brendan Rodgers is determined to beef up their attacking options ahead of the 2021/22 season and they turned to Daka after a move for Celtic’s Odsonne Edouard collapsed.
Daka scored 34 goals last season and Salzburg clinched back-to-back league titles.
The Zambian also won the Austrian top flight player of the year award. Previous award winners include Erling Haaland and Naby Keita.
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Leicester is on a winner if Daka can get close to Haaland levels
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