Latest Leicester City news as Daniel Amartey sends a message to the Blue Army after joining Besiktas on a free transfer

Former Leicester City defender Daniel Amartey has addressed the club’s supporters after finding a new team.

Amartey left Leicester when his contract expired earlier this season, with his time at the club marred by relegation to the Championship in his final season. The 28-year-old irked some supporters when he did not publicly address them after the season, like most of his teammates did. But he has finally released a message to the fans.

It has now been confirmed that Amartey has joined Turkish club Besiktas as a free agent, almost a month after officially leaving Leicester. He addressed fans of both clubs in a post on his Instagram today (Saturday).

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“I want to take this opportunity to express my excitement to join this huge club with its amazing fans,” he wrote. “It is a club that I have been familiar with for many years, so I can’t wait to get started and to play!

“I also don’t know where to start when thanking the Leicester City fans. It has been a very emotional journey since I signed in January 2016. We experienced many amazing memories, many ups and some downs, but I am tremendously proud to have worn the Foxes jersey for the 7+ years.

“It’s a very emotional ‘farewell’ to Leicester City, but you have a very special place in my heart and the many fond memories will remain with me and my family forever.

“I will continue to follow you and support you.

“Thank you and I wish you all the best! Daniel Amartey”

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