Surprise transfer of Leicester City justified by immediate return to the Premier League

When England international Conor Coady decided to join Leicester City in the Championship, it was a move that raised eyebrows. But now back in the Premier League, the centre-back believes his decision has been vindicated.

Coady and summer colleague Harry Winks were in similar positions when, having established themselves as top-flight regulars, they opted not to wait for Premier League clubs to come for them, opting instead to sign for City. Coady’s move was a £7.5m switch from Wolves, who he had represented with distinction.

In the end, Coady’s absence from the Premier League only lasted a year. He played 12 games for City as they won the Championship title, perhaps not as many as he would have liked, with Jannik Vestergaard taking advantage of Coady’s pre-season foot injury to establish himself as the man base of Enzo Maresca. the defense.

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“It’s unbelievable,” said Coady, reflecting on City’s promotion. “To come through a full season like we did, well the guys were incredible. I quit the Premier League to come to Leicester, so to come back to the Premier League, well, it’s also justified.

“It fills me with pride and to be honest, I’m not someone who thinks too much of myself. But to do it with this club, especially the way we did it, was just brilliant.

“I’ve been lucky enough to play for some fantastic football clubs, I really have, but this is another one of them. From top to bottom, from the owner, staff, manager and players, it’s amazing.

“The players, manager and staff produced when it mattered. It’s been an incredible season for us, absolutely fantastic.

“Listen, I think everybody thought we were going to go with him in February, but it was never going to be – and we knew it. We were fantastic and did what we had to do. The supporters pay good money to come and watch us, winning the league is for them.

“Leicester City get promoted or Leicester City win anything, well, it’s all down to the supporters and what they do. It’s unbelievable for them, unbelievable for us and unbelievable for the whole football club. I can’t get over how close this football club is. I think it’s absolutely incredible.”

Coady will be hoping to feature more regularly in the Premier League but has plenty of competition for his place. Vestergaard is expected to sign a new contract to keep him at the club, while Wout Faes and Ben Nelson are also wanted by Marecsa.

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