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Chelsea youngster Cesare Casadei joins Leicester on a season-long loan deal after star turn in Italy's Under-20 World Cup campaign... a year on from signing with the Blues from Inter Milan

Chelsea youngster Cesare Casadei on Tuesday joined Leicester on a season-long loan deal.

Casadei was a star of Italy’s run to the Final in the Under-20 World Cup earlier this summer, with his seven goals from midfield earning him the player of the tournament award, as well as ensuring he finished as top scorer.

The 20-year-old had also attracted interest from Serie A clubs but has opted to link up with his fellow Italian Enzo Maresca at Leicester, who have won their opening two games in the Championship following relegation last season.