Leicester City has signed Ajax midfielder Moussa Kudus from the Dutch club for a fee that could top £15 million (around $22 million).
The move is believed to be one of the most expensive transfers in English football history, making Kudus the highest-paid player in the Premier League after Lionel Messi.
Kudus, who was born in Mali and moved to Belgium at the age of 18, has been one of Ajax's standout players over the past few seasons. He has scored 44 goals in 67 appearances this season and has been praised for his technical ability and tactical awareness.
Leicester City have already made several high-profile signings in recent years, including defenders Ben Chilwell and Ben Mee, but this transfer marks their first major addition since they finished second in the Premier League last season.
Kudus will join Leicester City on loan until the end of the season, with the possibility of a permanent move if he performs well. The club has been looking to strengthen their midfield depth and improve their chances of challenging for the league title.
Ajax, meanwhile, will miss out on Kudus' services for the remainder of the season. However, the club has not ruled out the possibility of signing him permanently in the future.
This transfer highlights the growing competitiveness of English football and the willingness of clubs to pay large sums of money for top talent. It also shows how important midfields are to the success of any team, as Kudus has demonstrated with his performances for Ajax.