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Knockaert Deal Complete

Posted: Tue 07 Aug 2012
Author: Leicester City

Anthony Knockaert signs for Leicester City

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French winger finalises move to King Power Stadium…

Anthony Knockaert finalised the details of his move from Guingamp on Tuesday to officially become a Leicester City player, subject to standard clearance being received from the Football Association and the Football League.

The 20-year-old winger, whose impending arrival was confirmed by the Club last week, has now completed the formalities of his switch from the French club to become Nigel Pearson's sixth new signing of the summer.

Knockaert, who has signed a three-year contract, has now been added to the City squad for Tuesday night's trip to Nuneaton Town, in what could be a first chance for the Foxes faithful to see the France Under-20 international in action.

City manager Nigel Pearson said: "Anthony is an extremely talented player that will add a lot of quality to the squad, so I'm really pleased we've been able to bring him here.

"We have watched him on several occasions over a sustained period and he has all of the attributes to be successful in the Championship.

"He gives us a number of options going forward as he can play on either flank and I'm sure he'll be a player with the ability to excite supporters."

After terms with Guingamp were agreed last week, Anthony has been training with his new team-mates over the weekend and featured in Saturday's behind-closed-doors match against Lincoln City.

He has been assigned the No 24 shirt for the 2012/13 season and could feature in front of the home fans for the first time this Saturday when Sunderland visit King Power Stadium.

Tickets for Saturday's visit of Sunderland are available from the City Fanstore at King Power Stadium, from www.lcfcdirect.com and from the City Sales Centre on 0844 815 5000. Tickets are priced as follows:

Season Ticket Holders
Adults/Seniors/Under-22s - £10
Under-18s - £5
Family Tickets (2 x Adults plus 2 x Under-18s) - £25

Non Season Ticket Holders
Adults/Seniors/Under-22s - £12
Under-18s - £6
Family Tickets (2 x Adults plus 2 x Under-18s) - £30

Tickets for the game will initially only be available in the West Stand (including the first floor) and blocks P2 and P3 in the North Stand.

Buying your tickets for the Sunderland game is easy.

Online:
Buy your tickets 24-hours-a-day from www.lcfcdirect.com. 

In person from the City Fanstore:
The City Fanstore at King Power Stadium will be open from 8am on Saturday and is normally open from 9am-5pm Monday-Saturday and 10am-2pm on Sundays. On matchdays the Fanstore is open up to kick-off and then for 45 minutes after the final whistle.

Call the City Sales Centre:
Call 0844 815 5000 between 9am and 5pm Monday to Friday or 9am-1pm on Saturdays.

Email the City Sales Centre:
Email sales@lcfc.co.uk with your ticketing requirements and one of the sales team will call you back.