Emil Riis has become the latest addition to Leicester City’s attacking ranks after completing a move from Sky Bet Championship side Bristol City, subject to league approval.
The 28-year-old Danish forward links up with our Men’s First Team for the 2026/27 campaign, bringing a wealth of Championship experience following spells with the Robins and Preston North End.
He has signed a four-year contract and adds further options to Russell Martin’s squad, with Emil having finished his first season at Ashton Gate as the club’s leading scorer, netting 12 times across all competitions.
Speaking to LCFC.com, Emil said:
“I’m really excited and can’t wait to get going. I think this will be great for me, and I’m looking forward to playing in front of the fans and hopefully scoring goals. It’s a massive club with a very exciting project."
“I've played a lot of games in England so I hope I can bring experience to the team. I want to help the young lads we have and push them in the right direction.”
A former Denmark youth international, Emil developed in Randers’ academy before joining Derby County in 2015. He gained his first experience of senior football during a loan spell with Dutch side VVV-Venlo before returning to Randers in 2018.
He established himself in the Danish Superliga ahead of a move to Preston North End in October 2020, going on to score 46 goals in 186 appearances during five seasons at Deepdale.
A move to Bristol City followed in the summer of 2025, where he continued to add to his experience in the second tier and collected the club’s Golden Boot award at the end of the campaign.
On the international stage, Emil has represented Denmark at several youth levels, including Under-21s.
