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Frustrated striker Leonardo Ulloa ready to quit Leicester in search of a regular first team spot

No offer of improved contract and Argentinian fearful of his situation with the champions following arrival of Ahmed Musa

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Published: 16:28, 22 Jul 2016

Leicester City's Leonardo Ulloa

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LEONARDO ULLOA could be on his way out of Leicester City.

It seems the striker wants to leave the Premier League champions because he fears his first team chances will be severely limited this season.

Leicester City's Leonardo Ulloa could be on the move — Leicester City's Leonardo Ulloa could be on the moveCredit: EPA

The Foxes striker is worried about his prospects of first team football — The Foxes striker is worried about his prospects of first team footballCredit: AP:Associated Press

Ulloa has not been given an offered an improved contract, while the Foxes have signed Ahmed Musa from CSKA Moscow to play alongside Jamie Vardy.

A number of Spanish clubs are understood to be interested in Argentine Ulloa, although the 29-year-old would prefer to remain in the Premier League.

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Uloa played a major role in Leicester's march to the Premier League title last season, appearing in 29 games and scoring a number of important goals in the closing stage of the campaign.

At the end of February he grabbed an 89th minute winner against Norwich, fired home an even later equaliser against West Ham in April, and banged in a brace against Swansea seven days later.

All smiles as Uloa takes his turn at lifting the Premier League trophy — All smiles as Uloa takes his turn at lifting the Premier League trophyCredit: PA:Press Association

And winners' parade on the open top bus ride was pretty cool, too — And winners' parade on the open top bus ride was pretty cool, tooCredit: Reuters

Ulloa joined Leicester from Brighton for £8million in 2014, having previously played for Almeria.

He made an emormous impact in his first season in the east Midlands, scoring 17 times in 36 league outings.

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