Yohan Benalouane: Leicester defender joins Fiorentina on loan

Fiorentina have signed Leicester City defender Yohan Benalouane on loan until the end of the season.

France-born Benalouane, 28, signed a four-year deal when he joined the Foxes in August from Italian side Atalanta.

He is yet to start a top-flight game for the Premier League leaders.

Fiorentina are managed by former Leicester boss Paulo Sousa and are third in the Serie A table, eight points behind leaders Napoli with 16 matches remaining.

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