The 2016/17 English Premier League is still 8 days away, yet the Leicester City players have an extra incentive to defend their Championship crown.
Although competition this time around will be tougher, with Pep Guardiola and Antonio Conte now around and Mourino with Manchester United, the Foxes aces could earn expensive cars should they defend their title.
Why? Because all of Claudio Ranieri’s boys who helped clinch the league were awarded with a BMW i8 after last season’s heroics. This was a gift from the King Power Stadium side’s chairman, as they were lined up for the Premier League champions.
Leicester City chairman has bought each player who helped win the Premier League a brand new BMW i8. Amazing. pic.twitter.com/iBYLUvT6kU
— Transfer Related (@TransferRelated) August 5, 2016
This is undoubtedly a generous offer from Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha, given the fact that the cars cost £100,000 a pop.
This kind gesture could be seen as an attempt to boost the players’ morale ahead of the Community Shield, as Vardy and Co. gear up for a clash with Jose Mourinho’s Manchester United.
Leicester players will drive a BMW i8 meanwhile Kante will struggle to get on a train in London.
— HN. (@Kompamendi) August 5, 2016
All the Leicester City players been given a BMW I8 after last seasons success! That's just quality to see
— Aaron Jones (@aaronscottjones) August 5, 2016
Record signing Ahmed Musa is likely to start against the Red Devils, with hopes lying on Leicester’s record signing to deliver the Foxes yet another trophy.
This curtain-raiser will also be a golden chance for Claudio Ranieri’s crew to prove they are not a one season wonder.
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