English Premier League champions Leicester City have been handed a handsome reward by club chairman Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha.
Clearly keen to let his squad know how much their efforts to win last season's title were appreciated, the Thai businessman has gifted 19 players brand new BMW i8s.
An impressive sight as they were lined up for the players to collect at the club's home ground, King Power Stadium, on Friday, the cars are worth 105,000 pounds each for a total value of more than $3.6 million.
All 19 cars, hybrid machines capable of a top speed of around 160mp/h (257km/h) were painted in Leicester City blue, with four of last year's squad missing out having already departed the Foxes.
The generous gift comes just two days before the club face FA Cup champions Manchester United in the annual Community Shield clash at Wembley.
Leicester City begin their title defence with an away clash against Hull City on Sunday next week.
The club shocked the football world by clinching the Premier League for the first time in their 132-year history in May, finishing nine points clear of Arsenal.
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