King’s Lynn Town have completed the signing of former Leicester City academy defender Jahmari Lindsay.The 21-year-old left-back arrives at The Walks after leaving The Foxes this summer, having been among 10 players released by the Foxes following their relegation from the Championship.Lindsay spent five years with Leicester after joining from Manchester United’s academy in 2021.New King’s Lynn Town signing Jahmari Lindsay at The Docherty Walks Stadium. Picture: Tim SmithRegarded as a highly promising prospect when he made the move to the King Power Stadium, the Manchester-born defender now takes his first step into senior football with the Linnets.Speaking after completing the move, Lindsay said he was excited to begin a new chapter in his career.“It feels good, to be fair. I’m delighted,” he said.“It’s obviously a new chapter in my career and I’m excited to get started. “My agent got in contact with Paul and sent him a couple of clips. “We spoke on the phone and from that conversation I could see there was a good future for me here and that it would be a good place to take my game to the next level as a professional footballer.”After seeing his Leicester career come to an end, Lindsay admitted he felt the time was right to seek regular men’s football.“To be honest, I could see it coming,” he said. “As you get older, clubs naturally want to push the younger players through. I felt it was the right time for me to move on, find somewhere I could play men’s football regularly and take the next step in my career.“Men’s football gives me a platform to showcase my skills and my love for the game. Hopefully I can show the King’s Lynn fans what I can do and help the club have a successful season.” Lindsay, who featured more than 70 times for Leicester City’s under-18 and under-21 sides, believes the physical nature of National League North will suit his game.“I’m an energetic player who contributes in both attack and defence,” he said. “I work hard for my teammates and for the manager. I’m quick, strong and I like getting into tackles.” I enjoy getting crosses into the box and arriving in dangerous areas, but I’m also prepared to do the defensive side of the game when needed.“I know the league is physical, and that’s one of the strongest parts of my game. I’m looking forward to showcasing that side of my game.”Manager Paul Caddis believes the club have secured a player with significant potential despite interest from clubs higher up the football pyramid. “We’re delighted to welcome Jahmari to the football club,” said Caddis.“He comes to us from the highly respected academy system at Leicester City, where he has developed into an exciting young player with tremendous potential.“Jahmari offers us huge athleticism both in and out of possession down the left-hand side.”He is a player blessed with great pace and has the quality to provide a real attacking threat, whether that’s driving forward with the ball, creating opportunities for team-mates, or impacting games in the final third. “We’re pleased to be able to provide Jahmari with a platform to continue his development and take the next step in his career.”There was interest from clubs at higher levels, so we’re particularly delighted that he has chosen to join us.”Caddis added: “Jahmari is a hungry, ambitious young player who wants to improve and succeed, and I’m sure our supporters will see someone who gives everything for the football club every time he pulls on the shirt.”Lindsay becomes Lynn’s fifth summer acquisition, following the arrivals of Ronnie Hollingshead, Aaron Jones, Zak Mills, Noah Rubio. We have launched a twice-weekly newsletter covering sport in Fenland and West Norfolk.To subscribe, visit: https://www.lynnnews.co.uk/newsletter
Linnets land former Leicester City prospect Lindsay
