Nigerian youngster, Kelechi Iheanacho has completed his move from Manchester City to Leicester City, for an undisclosed fee.
The 20-year-old forward penned a five-year contract with the Foxes and could make his debut for the club on Friday, a pre-season friendly against Borussia Monchengladbach.
#WelcomeKelechi pic.twitter.com/FcoO4QFStk
— Leicester City (@LCFC) August 3, 2017
Excited about his move, the Nigerian told Leicester City’s official website: “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. I was convinced and I’m happy to be here.”
Kelechi Iheanacho’s shots on target in the league for Man City:
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19 shots on target ?
12 goals scored ⚽️ pic.twitter.com/E7g25BYi2y— Squawka Football (@Squawka) August 1, 2017
Iheancho, who will wear the No.8 jersey at the King Power Stadium, joins fellow Nigerian international, Wilfred Ndidi and Ahmed Musa in the Craig Shakespeare tutored side.
More to come shortly…
