Iborra: Leicester City’s ambition persuaded me to join

Leicester City’s new recruit Vicente Iborra says the club’s ambition was a key factor in persuading him to join from Sevilla.

The 29-year-old midfielder, who helped Sevilla win three successive Europa League titles, has signed a four-year deal and joins for an undisclosed fee, believed to be £10.5m.

Iborra made 172 appearances for Sevilla, scoring 30 goals, and played against the Foxes in both legs of their last 16 Champions League tie last season.

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City are now known across the globe following their shock Premier League title in 2016 – and Iborra believes the club are going in the right direction.

“I am very happy for a new experience in football with this team in the Premier League,” said Iborra.

“This season is important for me and Leicester is a team that have been very important in the last few years.

“They’ve become champions and played in the Champions League – I’m very happy because Leicester is an important and ambitious project – I’m very interested in the direction of this Club.

“I played here with Sevilla in the Champions League and the atmosphere of the stadium with the supporters was very nice, I like this atmosphere.

“The Premier League is a competitive league and for me I like to play games against new teams and players, for me and Leicester, the new season is going to be really interesting.”