An unfortunate stress fracture on his leg kept him out for much of the campaign however, until he made his return to action for Steve Beaglehole’s Development Squad – scoring a number of important goals to help them secure a top-six finish.
After signing his new two-year contract, Hopper told LCFC.com: “I’m absolutely delighted to be a part of this Club and to have signed a new contract is a wonderful feeling.
“Last season started with a lot of promise for me, but unfortunately I got injured, which meant I didn’t play as much as I could have. I’m fully fit now and I can’t wait to get started again in pre-season by showing what I can do.
“The manager and Steve Beaglehole have been great. They’ve been really supportive and helped me a lot, so for me to be a part of this Club for another two years is fantastic.”
A hard working and versatile forward with a fearsome left foot, Hopper made his Leicester City debut as a substitute for David Nugent in a 2-0 FA Cup win at home to Swindon Town in January 2012, before a successful loan spell with Bury the following season.
The striker made 22 appearances for the Gigg Lane side, scoring three times before figuring for Nigel Pearson’s first team in a number of friendlies during the following pre-season – often at centre half.
Hopper was also a key player in last summer’s Hong Kong Soccer 7s tournament, which City’s Development Squad went on to win after beating Newcastle United in the final.
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