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Simpson and Okazaki set to depart Leicester

Danny Simpson and Shinji Okazaki are leaving Leicester City

The duo were key members of the Leicester side that won the 2015-16 Premier League title.

Full-back Simpson, 32, has made 131 appearances for the club, while Japanese forward Okazaki, 33, has played 135 games and scored 19 goals.

Leicester said the pair would be "forever revered" at the club.

"They depart having left indelible marks in the memories of all Foxes fans thanks to their contribution to the greatest era in Leicester City's long history," the club said in a statement.

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