On his 10th anniversary in the Premier League, Kelechi Iheanacho decided to change the scenery. After three seasons with Manchester City and seven with Leicester, the Nigerian international decided to go to La Liga and signed a two year deal as a free agent. Iheanacho is Seville’s fifth signing this season, and will fulfill the void left by Youssef En-Nesyri, who went to Fenerbahce, coached by Jose Mourinho. In England, the Nigerian striker made 64 appearances for the City first team, scoring 21 goals and providing seven assists over the two seasons in the first team. In 2017, Iheanacho joined Leicester City going on to play a total of 232 games in all competitions, with 61 goals and 34 assists up until the 2023/24 season. For Nigeria, he has made 55 appearances and scored 19 goals to date.Sevilla love Africa! The Nigerian to replace the MorrocanThe quick striker was very happy with his choice of clubs.”I’m very happy to come to Sevilla. The last 24 hours have been stressful, but I needed to do things quickly. I’m very excited and happy to come to this club. I’m happy. There were offers from many clubs. But yes, obviously, there was a clear idea of what they want me to do here and why they bring me here in football terms. I was very clear about coming here“ he said the to offical website.Super Eagles’ Chidera Ejuke welcomes fellow Nigerian teammate Kelechi Iheanacho to Sevilla🇪🇸 in clear spanish.🇳🇬⚽️✨🎥: @SevillaFC pic.twitter.com/KEJXiXX9FT— Y! Online (@YNaija) August 2, 2024 After seven seasons with the Foxes, it was time to move on.“Last season was a mix of emotions. I played that first part of the season and didn’t get a chance in the second. I’ve had the chance to do personal training with a coach in pre-season. That also helps me stay fit. I’m not too far from being 100 percent. Hopefully, I’ll join them soon and then build up the rest of my fitness . I hope to be ready to play the first game” said the player.🇳🇬 🦅 ⚪🔴 First Photos, Kelechi Iheanacho 🤝🏼 SevillaNa La Liga turn to witness Seniorman doings 😎(📸 : @SevillaFC) pic.twitter.com/AYAXaihMfr— Football Fans Tribe 🇳🇬 ⚽ (@FansTribeHQ) August 1, 2024 In the club, he will hook up with another Nigerian, Chidera Ejuke, who is Iheanacho‘s teammate with the Super Eagles.”Obviously, it’s the first time having Nigerians in the team, so hopefully it will bring good luck to the team and we’ll give our best for the football club and for the fans to help the team to achieve great success this season. I think we’re happy to be here, and I know Nigerians are happy as well. So hopefully we enjoy it and it will be a good one” he said.##NAJAVA_MECA_8249127##
