In a significant and somewhat unexpected transfer development, midfielder Harry Winks has finalized his permanent switch from League One side Leicester to Italian outfit Cagliari.
The 30-year-old, who arrived at Leicester in 2023 from boyhood club Tottenham, was anticipated to seize a prime opportunity. However, his tenure coincided with a challenging period for the Foxes, culminating in their relegation to League One just one season after dropping from the Premier League to the Championship.
Winks now embarks on a new chapter, having penned a two-year permanent deal with Cagliari for an undisclosed fee. This move marks a return to Italian football for the midfielder, who previously spent the 2022-23 season on loan with Sampdoria, making 20 appearances during his time there.