Goalkeeper Ron-Robert Zieler joins Stuttgart from Leicester

Image: Goalkeeper Ron-Robert Zieler has left Leicester for Stuttgart

Leicester have announced the permanent transfer of goalkeeper Ron-Robert Zieler to Stuttgart.

Zieler has penned a three-year deal with the newly promoted Bundesliga side, a year after joining Leicester from Hannover 96.

The German began his senior career at Manchester City but made his professional debut on loan at Northampton Town in 2009.

Image: Zieler in action during the Premier League match between Sunderland and Leicester City

Since joining the Foxes last season the 28-year-old made 13 appearances, including in the Champions League win over Brugge and a 4-2 Premier League victory over Manchester City.

A statement on Leicester's website said: "He joins a Stuttgart side that won promotion back to Bundesliga 1 at the first time of asking last term - alongside Zieler's former club Hannover, whom they beat to the second division title by two points.

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"He departs with the thanks and best wishes of everyone at Leicester City."

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