Iheanacho completes £25m move to Leicester

Super Eagles striker, Kelechi Iheanacho, has completed his move to Leicester City on a five-year deal worth £25 million from Manchester City.

Iheanacho’s signing was confirmed by the former Premier League champions on Thursday evening via their official website.

A statement on Leicester’s website reads: “Leicester City Football Club has completed the signing of striker Kelechi Iheanacho from Manchester City for an undisclosed fee.

“The 20-year-old Nigeria international has put pen-to-paper on a contract to 2022 and becomes the fourth exciting addition to Craig Shakespeare’s squad ahead of the new campaign.

“Iheanacho will wear the squad no.8 and joins fellow Nigeria internationals Wilfred Ndidi and Ahmed Musa among the Leicester City ranks, as the team continue their pre-season preparations with a friendly at home to German side Borussia Monchengladbach on Fridaynight.

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“The striker, who is regarded as one of the most promising young talents in the Premier League, could make his first appearance in City colours at King Power Stadium in City’s final pre-season fixture.”

The Nigerian forward made 64 appearances for Manchester City and scored 21 goals, helping the Club to League Cup success in 2016.

He will now join his compatriots Wilfred Ndidi and Ahmed Musa at the King Power Stadium.

“It feels good and I’m happy to be part of this team. I know the ambition of the team and speaking with the manager, he let me know what I need to do – to help the team achieve what they want,” Iheanacho told Leicester Tv.

“I was convinced and I’m happy to be here.”

 

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