Arjan Raikhy: Punjabi wonderkid joins former Premier League champions Leicester after leaving Aston Villa

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By Rob Dorsett and Dev Trehan

Thursday 17 August 2023 15:15, UK

FA Youth Cup winner and former Aston Villa midfielder Arjan Raikhy has joined Leicester City.

Sky Sports News exclusively revealed last month that Punjabi wonderkid Raikhy was set to decide upon his future, amid interest in his services from clubs across the divisions.

Arjan's father Rav Raikhy told Sky Sports News: «We're all so proud to see Arjan sign for Leicester, who are of course former Premier League champions.

»It's been a wonderful journey with Aston Villa, and as a family we're grateful to everyone at the club and the amazing Villa fans for all of the support.

«Now, it's time for the next chapter. It's a really exciting move for Arjan and it gives kids the chance to dare to dream. The journey continues.»

Raikhy shot to prominence after a wonder goal against Chelsea for Villa's U18s back in November 2020.

The technically-gifted midfielder made his senior first-team debut just two months later in an FA Cup third-round tie against Liverpool, a moment described by supporters' group Punjabi Villans as «incredible».

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