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Ndidi helped Genk reach the knockout stages of this season's Europa League after they finished top of their group

Leicester City have signed defensive midfielder Wilfred Ndidi for a reported £15m from Belgian side Genk.

The 20-year-old Nigeria international completed his move on Thursday after a work permit was approved, signing a five-and-a-half-year deal.

Ndidi has already trained with the squad and could make his debut in Saturday's FA Cup third-round tie at Everton (15:00 GMT).

"He's an impressive player with a big future," said manager Claudio Ranieri.

"I feel I can learn a lot here," Ndidi told the club's TV channel external-link .

"I try to win the balls for the team - that is one of my main attributes. I have to achieve a lot here."

Ndidi helped Genk finish top of their Europa League group to secure their place in the knockout stages of this season's competition.

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