Photo: Super Eagles-eligible defender’s deleted post fuels transfer move from Atalanta to Leicester City

Leicester City are on the verge of keeping one of the two Super Eagles stars at King Power Stadium despite the expiration of their contract

Super Eagles-eligible defender Caleb Okoli, currently playing for Atalanta BC, has recently shared an image on his Instagram that has sparked speculation about a move to Leicester City, Soccernet.ng reports.

Earlier reports circulating in the Italian football community reveal that the Foxes are on the verge of bolstering their squad with the signature of the Atalanta defender.

Meanwhile, Transfer Guru, Fabrizio Romano, also confirmed that the Italian-Nigerian has agreed on personal terms with the East Midlands on a deal in the region of €15 million.

Okoli, who is of Igbo and Yoruba descent, posted a picture of Seagraves Training Center, Leicester City’s training ground, on his social media before quickly deleting it, further fueling speculation that he is on the verge of signing for the Blues.

See photo here:

“Our dreams can come true if we have the courage to pursue them.” reads the inscription which is written on one of the walls at the training ground.

Leicester are reportedly in discussions with Wilfred Ndidi about signing a new contract following the expiration of his current deal, while Kelechi Iheanacho, now a free agent, is close to joining another club.

Okoli’s signature would add another Nigerian player to the Leicester City squad, potentially allowing him to link up with Ndidi if everything goes according to plan.

The Italian-Nigerian defender, who honed his skills at the Atalanta and Vicenza Academies, played on loan for Frosinone last season, featuring in 37 matches across different competitions.

This post was last modified on July 9, 2024 1:03 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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