Content:

1. Yoann Benalouane: A Tunisian Defender
2. Move to Italy and Impressive Performances
3. Interest from Top Clubs and Move to Atalanta
4. International Controversy and Transfer to Leicester City

Yoann Benalouane: A Tunisian Defender

Early Career and Debut in France

Yoann Benalouane, a Tunisian defender, began his career at Saint-Étienne, where he played from 2001 to 2010. On January 12, 2008, he made his debut in the French league against Valenciennes. His first goal for Saint-Étienne came on March 22, 2009, in a match against Lorient.

Move to Italy and Impressive Performances

On August 31, 2010, Benalouane joined the Italian club Cesena, debuting in the Italian league on October 2 against Udinese. In 2012, he moved to Parma, where he scored his first Serie A goal on March 30, 2013, against Pescara.

Interest from Top Clubs and Move to Atalanta

Benalouane attracted the attention of Inter Milan in the summer of 2013. However, he decided to join Atalanta on January 3, 2014, where he made 44 appearances and scored one goal in the Italian league.

International Controversy and Transfer to Leicester City

Despite playing one match for France's youth team, Benalouane opted to represent Tunisia. However, his refusal to attend national team matches in the hope of a call-up from France's coach, Laurent Blanc, led to warnings from FIFA. On August 3, 2015, he moved to the English club Leicester City for a fee of 8 million euros, signing a four-year contract. He debuted in the Premier League on August 8 in a match against Sunderland.

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