Leicester are the first Premier League club to break ranks over Richard Scudamore’s £5million golden handshake, describing the gesture as “arbitrary and excessive”.

Each of the 20 clubs agreed to pay £250,000 to the outgoing Premier League chief — sparking a furious backlash from fans.

The bonus, to be spread over three years, was not put to a vote and it is thought a number of clubs, including the Foxes, opposed it at yesterday’s meeting.

“Leicester City are against making such an arbitrary and excessive payment,” a senior club spokesperson said.

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“We are not questioning Richard Scudamore’s incredible contribution to the Premier League, but a £5m bonus is not the best way to appropriate these funds.”

The decision to reward Scudamore, who earns £900,000-a-year plus a £1.6m annual bonus, for his 19-years at the Premier League was spearheaded by Chelsea chairman Bruce Buck.

Meanwhile, Video Assistant Referees are set to be used in the Premier League next season, after clubs agreed in principle to their introduction.

The League will now make a formal request to the International Football Association Board and Fifa.