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South African youngster Khanya Leshabela signs pro deal with Leicester City

Khanya Leshabela has signed his first professional contract, penning a three-and-a-half year deal with Leicester City.

Having moved to the United Kingdom from South Africa as a youngster, the attacking midfielder joined the Foxes' academy in March 2013 and rose through the ranks.

After starring in the U18s set-up last season, Leshabela featured more regularly for the Club’s Development Squad [U23s] who are currently placed second in the 2018-19 Premier League 2 Division 1 campaign.

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In November, he was included in a first-team squad for the first time as Leicester defeated Southampton on penalties in an English League Cup encounter.