Blue Samurai star joins Premier League Foxes

UK-Japan News July 2015

Striker Shinji Okazaki has signed a four-year deal with Leicester City Football Club, the Daily Mail reported on 26 June.

The 29-year-old joined the Foxes from German team FSV Mainz 05, making him Leicester’s third summer signing.

Okazaki, who scored 43 goals in 93 games for Japan, said: “I am very happy to be here. To play in the Premier League is my dream and I will make every effort to help the team here at Leicester City”.