Official: Sevilla announce two-year deal with Super Eagles star Kelechi Iheanacho

Kelechi Iheanacho’s contract with Leicester City ended on June 30, ending his seven-year stint with the English Premier League newcomers

La Liga giants, Sevilla FC, has officially confirmed the signing of Nigerian international and former Leicester City forward, Kelechi Iheanacho, Soccernet.ng reports.

The contract of the 2013 FIFA U-17 golden boy with the East-Midlands expired in June which ended his seven-year stint at the King Power stadium.

Meanwhile, the seven-time Europa League champions, Sevilla, emerged the frontrunner to secure the signature of the creative forward, with interests from top clubs in Europe for his signature.

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Kelechi Iheancho arrives at Sevilla

Earlier, Soccernet.ng reported that the Nigerian was slated for a medical examination yesterday, and an official announcement would follow.

The Super Eagles star has now penned a two-year contract with the Spanish club, bringing his free agency to an end and marking a significant addition to Sevilla’s attacking lineup.

Sevilla has further solidified its relationship with Nigerian football by signing Chidera Ejuke, and now, with Iheanacho’s transfer, the connection is set to grow even stronger.

Chidera Ejuke during training with Sevilla

This move will reunite the former Manchester City forward with his fellow Nigerian, Ejuke, mirroring his previous partnership with Wilfred Ndidi at Leicester City.

Despite finishing 14th in the previous season, Sevilla will not participate in the upcoming European campaign. However, Iheanacho’s skills will be crucial in the upcoming season.

This post was last modified on July 31, 2024 6:25 pm

Ayomide Oguntimehin

Ayomide Oguntimehin is a CAF-accredited sports journalist and an Editor at Soccernet.ng, with a proven track record in conducting interviews with Super Eagles stars such as William Troost-Ekong, Taiwo Awoniyi, Bright Osayi-Samuel, Ademola Lookman, and many others. He has also made a significant impact in breaking transfer news stories. Grounded in video editing, video journalism, social media management, and content strategy, Ayomide brings a wealth of expertise to his work. With a Bachelor's degree in English Language from Adeyemi College of Education and a Master's Degree in School Library and Media Technology from the University of Ibadan, Ayomide is well-prepared to excel in the field.

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