Leicester City hit the jackpot after signing Stephy Mavididi, with the winger playing a major part in the Foxes’ Championship title win.
The 26-year-old joined from Ligue 1 side Montpellier in the summer of 2023 for a fee of €7.5 million (£6.4 million), according to Foot Mercato.
Mavididi has been a revelation at the King Power Stadium and was an integral part of Enzo Maresca’s Championship winning side.
Flourishing on the left wing, he felt like a cheat code at points in the 2023/24 campaign and will now be hoping he can replicate his successes on the Premier League stage.
One thing is for sure, Championship defenders will be glad to see the back of him.
Stephy Mavididi hit the ground running at Leicester City
The Foxes caught the attention of Mavididi after his three seasons in France. His ability to consistently cause issues for opposition defences and the quality he showed in the final third meant he fast became a fixture in Maresca’s side. A winger with flair in the Championship can be a real asset and he had this in abundance.
He hit the ground running straight with the Foxes, assisting Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall’s winner on the opening day against Coventry City.
After drawing out the defender, he played a quick pass for Dewsbury-Hall, whilst making an intelligent dummy run to allow the midfielder to fire home. It would prove a sign of things to come for Championship backlines.
