Leonardo Ulloa: Leicester City seal 拢8m deal for Brighton striker
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Ulloa scored 16 goals for Brighton last season
Leicester City have signed Brighton striker Leonardo Ulloa for a club-record 拢8m on a four-year deal.
The fee for the 27-year-old Argentine, who scored 16 goals for the Seagulls in all competitions last season, could reach 拢10m based on appearances.
Brighton chairman Tony Bloom said the Championship club accepted a record fee after Ulloa made it clear he wanted to play in the Premier League.
"It was then a case of ensuring we received our valuation," he said.
Ulloa joined Brighton on a four-and-a-half-year deal from Spanish side Almeria for about 拢2m in January 2013.
Championship winners Leicester's previous record buy was Ade Akinbiyi, whom they bought for 拢5.5m in July 2000.
Brighton's previous record sale was midfielder Liam Bridcutt's 拢3m move to Sunderland in January.
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