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Newcastle United forward Ayoze Perez's camp have revealed why he is leaving the club to join Leicester City.

The Foxes are set to snap up the Spaniard in a deal worth £30 million having activated his release clause.

Perez spent Wednesday in Leicester agreeing personal terms and completing his medical and confirmation of the deal is imminent.

Perez is set to leave Newcastle after five years at the club, signing from Tenerife for just €3 million in 2014.

And ahead of his move to the East Midlands, it has been revealed why he has decided to end his spell at St James Park.

The Newcastle Chronicle spoke to his camp, who told them the Spaniard 'would 'like to aspire to great things'.

Perez and his camp felt the current situation at St James' Park 'will not change', and he felt City could give him the opportunity to take the next step in his career.

They also admitted the forward's desire to play in La Liga, something he has been open about for some time, but say that for now, Leicester is his best option to ensure his career remains on an upward curve.

The Foxes are tipped by many to be the most likely contenders to break up the current top six, and beyond that, Perez will have been impressed by the works for the new training ground, as well as plans to expand the King Power Stadium in years to come.