Tony Pulis Reveals Why Islam Slimani Turned Down West Brom to Join Leicester Last Summer

Published on: 29 April 2017

West Brom boss Tony Pulis has revealed that Islam Slimani joined champions Leicester City over the Baggies due to the prospect of Champions League football. Pulis lodged a £21m bid for Slimani last summer, only for the Foxes to trump their bid with an improved £30m offer, which Sporting Lisbon quickly accepted. The 28-year-old has performed well for Leicester despite their poor form this season, scoring seven Premier League goals and providing three assists in 12 starts. Speaking to...

Source: 90min.com

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