Leicester confirm signing of Patson Daka, the Red Bull Salzburg striker who could follow in the footsteps of Erling Haaland

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Leicester have completed the signing of Red Bull Salzburg striker Patson Daka, it has been announced.

Daka has signed a five-year deal at the King Power Stadium, which begins on July 1.

Daka ended last season with 34 goals and 12 assists in all competitions for Salzburg

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Daka ended last season with 34 goals and 12 assists in all competitions for Salzburg

talkSPORT understands that the Foxes paid £23million for his services, beating the likes of Liverpool and West Ham to his signature.

Brendan Rodgers is determined to bolster his attacking options ahead of the 2021/22 season and they turned to Daka after a move for Celtic’s Odsonne Edouard collapsed.

Daka scored 34 goals last season as Salzburg secured their fourth successive Austrian Bundesliga title.

The Zambian also won the Austrian top flight’s player of the year award. Previous winners of the accolade include Erling Haaland and Naby Keita.

Leicester are onto a winner if Daka can get near Haaland’s levels

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Leicester are onto a winner if Daka can get near Haaland’s levels

He told lcfc.com: “I’m so, so excited to join this great, historic club. It has been my dream and I’m so happy and looking forward to what’s coming next.

“I have followed Leicester from the time they won the league. I feel it is the perfect place for me, because it’s a team that fights for titles. I know it’s not going to be easy, but I feel ready to face this new challenge.

“I will give my best for the club each and every day, and I look forward to seeing the Leicester City fans inside the stadium soon.”

Daka helped Salzburg to seven trophies in four seasons. He scored 27 times in just 28 league appearances last term to finish as the league’s top scorer.

Daka becomes boss Brendan Rodgers’ first signing of the summer as the FA Cup holders look for a long-term successor to Jamie Vardy.

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