On August 6th, Tuttosport reported Sampdoria value Dennis Praet around €26m and if Leicester City meet their demands, there would not be any obstacle for the deal to take shape.
The Belgium international was left out of the Serie A side’s squad for the preseason friendly against Spezia.
Later that day, Sky Italia explained the two clubs were in the advanced stages of negotiations.
DH in Belgium now claim ‘it’s done’. The midfielder will join the Foxes after they agreed a €20m deal with Sampdoria.
Praet will fly to England on Thursday and has a few details to sort out with Brendan Rodgers’ side before signing a contract.
It’s claimed Wednesday was a ‘stressful day’ for Praet because his current club and Leicester struggled to find common ground. He had to wait until the evening to find out the two clubs reached an agreement for his transfer.
At Leicester, Praet he will reunite with former Anderlecht teammate Youri Tielemans.
