Leicester City have announced the appointment of Eduardo Macia as the club's new head of recruitment.
The Spaniard has replaced Steve Walsh, who left the Premier League champions to join Everton as director of football in July.
Macia arrives at the King Power Stadium having worked at Liverpool, Fiorentina, Olympiacos and Real Betis.
The Spaniard also has a good relationship with manager Claudio Ranieri following the pair's time together at Valencia.
Director of football Jon Rudkin told the club's official website: "Eduardo's appointment follows an extensive process undertaken by the football club, to identify a candidate of outstanding experience that would contribute significantly to the long-term development our player recruitment strategy.
"His expertise and network of contacts will add considerable strength to our existing team of recruitment staff, whose skill and diligence contributed greatly to a successful summer transfer window. To appoint someone of Eduardo's calibre further highlights the club's ambition to strengthen its standing in the game and to realise our owners' vision of success that is both lasting and sustainable."
Meanwhile, Leicester have just one victory under their belts in four Premier League games.
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