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'We don't need superstars' - Ranieri

Leicester City manager Claudio Ranieri insists he has no need for "superstars" ahead of his team's Premier League title defence.

The Italian's side were crowned champions on Monday, completing an incredible title triumph after Tottenham were held to a draw at Chelsea.

"We don't need superstars, we need our players," Ranieri said.

"I want to improve the squad without big stars but the right players."

"We have won the title and we can do something good in the future," he said.

"I will tell them, 'If you go away, you don't know what might happen. Maybe you go to a big team and you won't be in the starting XI, then you will slow down. Here you are the king. Stay here one year more, then maybe you can go somewhere else'.

"That's why it's important to be careful in what you choose to do."