Wednesday 11 May 2016 13:39, UK
Rennes forward Ousmane Dembele has confirmed he is not interested in a transfer to Premier League champions Leicester City.
The highly rated France Under-21 international claimed he spoke to Leicester manager Claudio Ranieri, but turned down his interest because he "has already decided on his next move".
Speaking to Ouest-France, Dembele said: "I had Claudio Ranieri on the phone. I was surprised to hear from him but I told him I will not be going to Leicester.
"I do hope to be playing Champions League [next season], but I know where I'm going and it's final."
The forward's agent last month denied reports his client had agreed a move to Borussia Dortmund.
Dembele, 18, has scored 12 goals in his debut season in Ligue 1, and was recently named Young Player of the Year.
"I want to thank everyone who voted for me," he added. "Rennes and of course my team-mates. I have had six wonderful years at the club and I am proud of what we have achieved."
Leicester hope to keep the bulk of their title-winning squad together, and plan talks with Ranieri over a contract extension at the end of the season.
Having secured Champions League football for the first time in the club's history, they are expected to strengthen over the summer and have been linked with Pescara striker Gianluca Lapadula.
On Tuesday, Ranieri told Gazzetta dello Sport: ""I just want some new players who are at the level of my starters, and greater tactical coordination for the team.
"We also look to Italy for the market. Lapadula is very good. We've been following him for a while."
