Official: "Leicester City" strengthens with "Gijon" defender L. Hernandez

"Leicester City" today announced their second summer signing. It is reported on the official website of the English champions that they will be joined by Sporting Gijon defender Luis Hernandez. The 27-year-old Spaniard has been playing for Sporting Gijon since 2012, but has decided not to renew his contract and will move to England as a free agent. The player himself will sign a four-year contract with the "Foxes." L. Hernandez is a product of Real Madrid's academy. The Champions League winner's academy defender has been part of various age-group teams at the club since 1998 until 2011. Born in Madrid, the defender played 37 matches this season for Gijon and helped his team stay in the Primera Division. Earlier, Leicester City also strengthened their squad with German goalkeeper Ron-Robert Zieler."