Leicester City cancel Richie Wellens contract

Leicester City have agreed to cancel the contract of midfielder Richie Wellens by mutual consent.

The 33-year-old, who spent part of last season on loan at Ipswich Town, joined the club from Doncaster Rovers in 2009.

"Leicester City would like to wish Richie well in his future career," read an official statement from the Foxes.

Leicester start the new Championship campaign with a trip to Middlesbrough on August 3.