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Leicester boss Rodgers announces Morgan retirement; Fuchs exit

Leicester City's Premier League-winning captain Wes Morgan will retire at the end of the season.

The 37-year-old defender led the Foxes in their 2015-16 campaign and was a late substitute when they lifted the FA Cup for the first time on Saturday.

Former Jamaica international Morgan has made 324 appearances for Leicester in all competitions.

Manager Brendan Rodgers said he would be "forever grateful" for Morgan's "immeasurable support".

"It's important for captains to be selfless. They have to think of everyone, not just themselves," Rodgers told the club website.

"You really have to take care of the team - that's your job as the captain and he's done that remarkably well."

Morgan will remain involved with Leicester and will keep his role on the Professional Footballers' Association's board.

"To come to Leicester has been one of my best choices and I can always look back on the memories," Morgan said.

"The fans have always been good to me. I always played my heart out for them."

Left-back Christian Fuchs, who was also a key member of the title-winning team, will leave the club at the end of the season.

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