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Riyad Mahrez signs new Leicester contract until 2020

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Riyad Mahrez ends speculation over his future by signing a new contract with Premier League champions Leicester

Riyad Mahrez has signed a new Leicester contract tying him to the Premier League champions until 2020.

The winger has drawn a line under speculation over his future by committing long-term to the club on a deal which Sky sources say has no buy-out clause.

HULL, ENGLAND - AUGUST 13: Riyad Mahrez of Leicester City celebrates scoring his sides first goal during the Premier League match between Hull City and Lei
Image: Mahrez is now committed to Leicester until 2020

Mahrez earlier told France Football there were "two or three clubs" who could make him consider leaving the King Power Stadium.

But news of his new deal means Leicester have managed to keep hold of last season's PFA Player of the Year and Football Writers' Award winner Jamie Vardy.

HULL, ENGLAND - AUGUST 13:  Jamie Vardy of Leicester City in action during the Premier League match between Hull City and Leicester City at KCOM Stadium on
Image: Jamie Vardy turned down the chance to join Arsenal this summer

N'Golo Kante did leave for Chelsea after his release clause was activated, but Wes Morgan, Kasper Schmeichel and Andy King have all signed new contracts this summer.

And last-season's top scorer Vardy also signed an extension after turning down the chance to join Arsenal.

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