In a move that is set to electrify the King Power Stadium, Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall is on the verge of a sensational return to Leicester City. Sources close to both clubs have confirmed that the midfielder may join the Foxes on a long-term loan from Chelsea, with an option to buy. The deal is expected to be finalized after Chelsea conclude their Club World Cup campaign.
The 26-year-old midfielder, who came through Leicester’s academy, left the club last summer in a high-profile move to Stamford Bridge. However, Dewsbury-Hall has struggled to cement a regular starting spot under Chelsea’s rotating midfield system, prompting conversations about a return to more familiar surroundings.
Those talks have now evolved into advanced negotiations, with all signs pointing toward a homecoming for the fan-favorite. The proposed loan would run until the end of the 2025-26 season, and Leicester would retain the option to make the deal permanent, reportedly for a fee in the region of £28 million.
While no official announcement has been made, Dewsbury-Hall’s recent comments following Chelsea’s semi-final win in the Club World Cup have added fuel to the speculation. Speaking to reporters in a post-match interview, he said simply and powerfully: “I belong here.”
Though the statement was vague, it sparked immediate buzz among Leicester supporters, who interpreted it as a heartfelt nod to his roots. Social media erupted, with fans celebrating the potential return of a player who was instrumental in Leicester’s midfield during their 2023-24 Championship title-winning campaign.
Leicester manager Enzo Maresca is believed to have pushed strongly for Dewsbury-Hall’s return, viewing him as a vital addition to strengthen the team’s Premier League ambitions. The Foxes are preparing for a competitive season ahead and see the midfielder as a key figure both on and off the pitch.
If the deal goes through, it would mark a significant turnaround for Dewsbury-Hall, whose talent is undisputed but who found opportunities limited at a star-studded Chelsea side. At Leicester, he would not only be welcomed back as a returning hero, but also as a cornerstone of the club’s rebuild and identity.
The move could be finalized within days of Chelsea’s Club World Cup final, and Foxes fans will be watching closely. With talks progressing smoothly and all parties seemingly aligned, it appears increasingly likely:
Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall is coming home.
