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Jordan James makes permanent Leicester City transfer admission amid “love” for relegated club

Leicester City only had Jordan James on loan last season, but relegation scuppered what could have been a long-term affiliation.

Published: Thursday, 24 September 2026 at 8:01 AM
Jordan James makes permanent Leicester City transfer admission amid “love” for relegated club
Key Things to Know
  • Jordan James stated he would have considered staying permanently at Leicester City if the club had avoided relegation.
  • Following Leicester City's relegation at the end of the 2025/26 season, James signed with Wolverhampton Wanderers.
  • James spent the previous season on loan at Leicester City from Stade Rennais.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Former Leicester City loan midfielder Jordan James revealed he would have considered a permanent stay had the club avoided relegation from the Championship. Following Leicester's drop at the end of the 2025/26 campaign, the Welsh international instead completed a summer transfer to Wolverhampton Wanderers.

James originally joined Leicester City on loan from Stade Rennais, finishing as the team's top scorer with 11 goals and four assists in 34 appearances. However, the club struggled during his absence, failing to win any of the eight Championship matches he missed through injury.

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