Danny Drinkwater signs five-year Leicester contract

Leicester midfielder Danny Drinkwater has signed a new five-year contract which keeps him at the King Power Stadium until 2021.

The 26-year-old joins the likes of Riyad Mahrez, Jamie Vardy, Kasper Schmeichel, Wes Morgan and Andy King in committing his future to the Premier League champions. 

The England star told the club's website: "I've loved playing for this club, it's been perfect for me and my career and I want to be here for a long time to come. I couldn't be happier.

"I've grown a lot as a player and a person in the last four years and Leicester City has been a massive part of that. I owe a lot to the staff here for helping me get to this point - they've been quality.

"And I love being part of this team. We've been through so much together and I'm sure there's a lot more to come."

Leicester boss  Claudio Ranieri said: "Ever since I joined Leicester City, Danny has been one of our most consistent players. He's a fantastic player and a fantastic man. 

"He's an important player for us and a very popular player in the dressing room. I want him to stay with us for a very long time." 

Drinkwater joined the club from Manchester United in January 2012 and has made 177 appearances.

He was the Foxes' player of the year as they won promotion from the Championship in 2013/14, and he played 35 of Leicester's 38 games in their fairytale Premier League triumph last season .