Layton Ndukwu has joined Southend United on a season-long loan after signing a new two-year contract with Leicester City.
The 20-year-old winger is a former England under-17 international and has risen up through Leicester's academy.
"It's good foundations for the start of my professional career," Ndukwu told the Blues club website.
"I need a fresh challenge to kick-start my professional career and I hope to make the most of the opportunity."
Manager Kevin Bond added: "He's somebody who can beat a player, somebody who can do something different, create and he offers pace."
