Bangkok--3 Sep--King Power Group
After 24 hours or so of intense speculation, Leicester City can confirm that they have signed Martyn Waghorn from Sunderland for an undisclosed fee.
Waghorn was on loan at the Walkers Stadium last season, and he was a crucial part of the side that finished fifth in the Championship and reached the play-off semi finals.
The striker scored twelve goals whilst with the Foxes' and also won the club's Young Player of the Season ahead of the likes of Andy King, Jack Hobbs and Jay Spearing.
Waghorn returned to Sunderland at the end of last season, and featured in the Black Cat's pre-season tour of Portugal before returning to the Walkers Stadium to face City in a friendly which Sunderland won 2-1.
Waghorn has appeared as a substitute in Sunderland's games against Birmingham City, West Brom and Colchester United but the arrival of record signing Asamoah Gyan at the Stadium of Light, reduced his chances of getting regular first team football.
City have always been keen on securing Waghorn's services on a permanent basis and the 20 year old will make his Leicester return in the Midlands derby against Coventry City on September 11th.
The Ricoh Arena is a happy hunting ground for Waghorn who helped City to a point in a1-1 draw last year by scoring a stunning volley after coming on as a second half substitute.
Leicester City Chairman, Milan Mandaric said "Leicester City Football Club is delighted to be able to welcome Martyn Waghorn back on a permanent basis.
"I know the fans will be as pleased as I am at the return of Waggy. I know that Paulo has also wanted to make this signing for quite some time. I as well as Paulo, Top and the other investors are excited by this addition and eagerly await our next game against Coventry City."
Top-Aiyawatt Raksriaksorn, LCFC Executive Director said that
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