adminLeicester City’s 2025–26 season has ended in a way few could have imagined just a few years ago. What started with quiet optimism quickly turned into a full-blown collapse, finishing with the club being relegated to EFL League One for the first time in over 20 years.
For a team that lifted the Premier League trophy in 2016 and regularly challenged in the top flight afterward, the fall has felt sharp and unsettling.
A mix of problems dragged the season down from the start. There was constant instability in the dugout, with managers coming and going before anyone could properly settle the squad.
Off the pitch, financial fair play issues added pressure behind the scenes, limiting flexibility in the transfer market. On it, things didn’t improve much either.
New signings struggled to adapt, key players picked up injuries at the worst possible moments, and the defence, in particular, looked shaky week after week.
By the final stretch of the season, results had completely dried up. Leicester managed just one win in their last 10 matches, a run that effectively confirmed their drop. As frustration grew, so did tensions around the club.
Fans voiced their anger more openly, protests became more frequent, and questions about the board’s decisions only intensified. The King Power Stadium, once known for its energy and belief, felt heavy with disappointment.
In the middle of all this, Patson Daka has now found himself at the centre of attention. The striker, signed in 2021 for a reported £23 million, has openly spoken about his frustration with how things have gone. In an interview with Zimbabwean media, his comments were blunt and emotionally charged.
“I don’t want to be here,” he said. “I didn’t sign up to play in League One. I think I’ve done my part; it’s time to move on. My biggest regret is spending my prime here.”
Daka’s time at Leicester has been inconsistent, with the striker scoring just eight goals this season. With his contract running down and a free exit approaching next month, interest is already building. Sevilla are reportedly leading the race for his signature, while Valencia are also keeping a close eye on the situation, according to El Sevillista.
His comments have not gone down well with many Leicester supporters, who feel the timing is especially painful given the club’s current struggles.
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