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Leicester City signs defender Ilari Kangasniemi from FC Inter Turku

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 26, 2026, 2:54 PM

Last updated Aug 26, 2026

Leicester City signs defender Ilari Kangasniemi from FC Inter Turku
Summary

Leicester City has signed centre-back Ilari Kangasniemi from Finnish club FC Inter Turku for an undisclosed fee. The 19-year-old player joins on a five-year contract, marking Leicester's tenth signing of the summer. Kangasniemi previously spent time at Inter Milan's youth academy before returning to Finland. His experience in Italy is expected to aid his transition to the English game.

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  • •Kangasniemi is Leicester's 10th signing this summer.
  • •He signed a five-year contract with the club.
  • •The defender previously played in the Inter Milan youth academy.
  • •Leicester has struggled with just one point from two League One matches.
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  • 2:54 PMYahoo Sports — Leicester sign young Finnish defender Kangasniemi
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Leicester City sign centre-back Ilari Kangasniemi from Finnish club FC Inter Turku for an undisclosed fee on a five-year contract.

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