Kasper Schmeichel joins Nice to end 11-year Leicester spell

Kasper Schmeichel has completed a move to French club Nice to end his 11-year stay at Leicester City.

August 3, 2022 • 6:09 PM

Kasper Schmeichel has ended his 11-year stay at Leicester. Photo by Visionhaus/Getty ImagesKasper Schmeichel has completed a move to French club Nice to end his 11-year stay at Leicester City, the clubs announced Wednesday.

The 35-year-old leaves the King Power Stadium as a club legend after being one of the best players in Leicester's shock Premier League title win in the 2015-16 season.

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Schmeichel played a key role in Leicester's successful journey after helping them gain promotion to the top-flight in 2014.

After winning the league, Schmeichel also won the FA Cup in 2020 and the Community Shield the following campaign.