Leicester City have signed Argentine goalkeeper Franco Ravizzoli from Blackpool on a three-year contract. The 29-year-old has moved on a free transfer and is boss Russell Martin's seventh signing of the summer so far. Ravizzoli has made 99 career appearances, also playing for clubs including Eastbourne Borough, MK Dons and Wycombe Wanderers. He came through the youth academy at River Plate in his home country and also trained with Spanish club Valencia as a youngster.
What happened?
Leicester City have signed Argentine goalkeeper Franco Ravizzoli from Blackpool on a three-year contract. The 29-year-old has moved on a free transfer and is boss Russell Martin's seventh signing of the summer so far.
Why it matters for Leicester City
The signing of Ravizzoli is a significant boost for Leicester City's goalkeeping department. With the departure of Tom Wilson-Brown, the Foxes needed to strengthen their goalkeeping options, and Ravizzoli's experience and quality will be a welcome addition.
What comes next?
Leicester City are expected to continue their transfer business in the coming weeks, with several other signings potentially on the horizon. The Foxes are looking to build a strong squad for the new season, and the signing of Ravizzoli is a positive step in that direction.
As of 12 August 2026, Leicester City are 23rd in the Championship with 46 points from 46 games, 12 wins, 16 draws, and 18 losses. They have scored 58 goals and conceded 68, with a goal difference of -10. They are 49 points behind leaders Coventry in the title race.
Leicester City have also been linked with Liverpool midfielder James McConnell, 21, but will face competition from Championship interest in the Englishman. The Foxes' English defender Tom Wilson-Brown, however, is expected to exit the club with Stockport County closing in on a deal for the 21-year-old.
Cheltenham Town have brought in winger Jake Evans on a season-long loan from Leicester City. Evans, 17, played 16 times in League One for Northampton Town last season. Manager Steve Cotterill added: "Jake has been one of my targets throughout the summer. There was a lot of interest in Jake from League Two and higher up the pyramid. As well as being an exciting player, it is also worth remembering that he is a young man learning his trade in the men's game."
Leicester City are currently in the midst of the 2026-27 season, and fans are eagerly awaiting the next match. With the signing of Ravizzoli and the loan of Evans, the Foxes are looking to build a strong squad for the new season. The team is expected to continue their transfer business in the coming weeks, with several other signings potentially on the horizon.
