Fuchs confirms Leicester departure

Once his contract runs out in 2019, after four years with the 'Foxes', Fuchs is planning to join his family in New York. The defender had extended his contract after the club made history with their league win. 

He told 'Press Association Sport': ''I promised my wife I would coming home. I also want to see my children growing up, it's good we have FaceTime because letters wouldn't work.''

''It was already a big decision extending my contract one more year but it was a good thing for the family. I've enjoyed my time in Leicester, I've had the biggest success here and I love the club.''

The 'Foxes' boss Claude Puel, who was appointed in October, has been criticised after Leicester have managed only two wins from 11 league games recently, yet Fuchs believes that managers are not allowed sufficient time to establish themselves.

''It's the nature of football, everything is very short-term. I'm also a fan of consistency and not changing everything around again and again. The problem with club football is the success has to be there tomorrow.'' 

After being told as a teenager that he didn't possess the traits of a professional footballer, the 32-year-old has gone on to establish Fox Soccer Academy to give aspiring youngsters a platform for their talent.

He said: ''I was scouted from some academies from Bundesliga teams and didn't get good feedback. It fuels the motivation I have with the academy, that there's a child who hasn't been discovered yet or had the same problem of being told they weren't good enough.''