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Leicester say they will continue to invest as club post £20 million loss

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PA Images | Leicester made an operating loss of £74.9 million last season, a £40.3 million increase.

Squad investments resulting in higher wages and amortisation expenses were the main drivers behind the club's loss, Leicester's just-released financial statements for last year reveal.

The club were reliant on a significant profit on player sales to offset increasing operating expenses.

Leicester have invested £47.2 million in their training ground and stadium since the end of the financial year.

Commercial income rose - a positive sign that the club are expanding internationally.

4 March 2020 - 11:20 AM

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