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Leicester Striker Islam Slimani Completes Season-Long Loan Move to Turkish Giants Fenerbahce

Leicester striker Islam Slimani has left the King Power Stadium to join Turkish giants Fenerbahce on a season-long loan deal.

The 30-year-old remains Leicester's record signing after joining from Sporting CP two years ago for a reported fee of £28m.

He has failed to make his mark in the Premier League though, being farmed out on loan to Newcastle last season after falling behind Jamie Vardy, Kelechi Iheanacho and Shinji Okazaki in the Foxes pecking order.

Confirming his departure on their official website, Fenerbahce said: "Our club has reached an agreement with English team Leicester City to loan Islam Slimani for one year.