Categories: News

Leicester to offer Ndidi improved contract

Leicester are set to open contract negotiations with Super Eagles midfielder Wilfred Ndidi in order to reflect his newfound global status and ward off suitors.

The Nigeria midfielder enjoyed a positive World Cup and a boost to his £35,000 per week wages is on the cards, according to Daily Mail.

Arsenal have maintained an eye on Ndidi having been in the running for his signature before a £15m transfer from Genk to Leicester in January 2017, but the 21-year-old insists he is not thinking of moving. ‘A transfer has never been on my mind,’ said Ndidi. ‘I feel very good at Leicester.’

Genk on December 3, 2016, agreed a £17 million transfer deal with then English champions Leicester City to land the Nigerian at the King Power Stadium. The deal was confirmed on January 5 2017.

Ndidi made his debut for the club on January 7, 2017, in a 2–1 win against Everton in the third round of the FA Cup. He made his first Premier League start on January 14, 2017, against Chelsea at home in a 3–0 defeat.

This post was last modified on November 30, 2018 2:04 pm

SoccerNet Editor

Our editorial team at Soccernet.ng boasts over a decade of combined experience in covering Nigerian football, delivering timely news, expert analysis, and engaging content. With a passion for the game and a commitment to excellence, we connect fans to the heart of Nigerian and global football stories.

Share
Published by
SoccerNet Editor

Recent Posts

Osimhen: Napoli star drops transfer hint as Man United and Chelsea prepare €75 million bid

Napoli-owned forward Victor Osimhen has sparked transfer speculation with a new comment about his future,… Read More

12 hours ago

Ghana 0-0 Nigeria: CHAN Eagles grab first-leg advantage in Accra against Black Galaxies

Nigeria forced Ghana to a goalless draw in the first leg of the qualifying playoff… Read More

12 hours ago

What Hakimi’s mother said after her son lost the CAF POTY Award to Lookman

Achraf Hakimi's mother, Saida Mouh, has revealed her son has moved on from the disappointment… Read More

12 hours ago

“I see similarities with Leicester” – Ex-Barcelona striker backs Ola Aina’s Nott’m Forest to win EPL title

Former Barcelona and England striker, Gary Lineker, has backed Taiwo Awoniyi and Ola Aina's Nottingham… Read More

13 hours ago

Two Premier League clubs ready to meet Napoli’s €75m asking price for Victor Osimhen

Two English Premier League sides, Manchester United and Chelsea, are prepared to meet Napoli's €75m… Read More

14 hours ago

Tolu Arokodare surpasses Stephen Keshi’s mark in Belgium as Genk humble Anderlecht

Tolu Arokodare delivered a man-of-the-match performance to inspire KRC Genk to a convincing 2-0 win… Read More

14 hours ago