Kelechi Iheanacho lands in Spain to sign for new club

By Asuquo

Posted on July 30, 2024

Nigerian striker Kelechi Iheanacho is set to join Sevilla FC after arriving in Spain on Tuesday to sign a contract with the club. Iheanacho, who has been without a club since leaving Leicester City as a free agent in June 2024, is on the verge of finalizing a two-year deal with Sevilla.

According to a source close to Iheanacho, Sevilla has put together a compelling offer, which includes a lucrative compensation package that has surpassed the terms offered by German club Stuttgart, who were also interested in the striker.

The move to Sevilla marks a significant moment in the club’s ongoing effort to strengthen its ties with Nigerian football. This connection is further deepened with Iheanacho’s arrival, following Sevilla’s previous acquisition of Nigerian winger Chidera Ejuke. The partnership will see Iheanacho reunited with Ejuke, echoing the successful collaboration he had with Wilfred Ndidi during their time together at Leicester City.

In addition to these individual connections, Sevilla’s involvement with Nigerian football extends to strategic planning and development initiatives in collaboration with the Nigeria Premier Football League. This partnership aims to bolster Sevilla’s relationship with Nigerian football and potentially enhance its fan base in the country.

Iheanacho’s arrival at Sevilla is expected to bring significant value to the team, as the striker looks to continue his career in Spain following his impressive performances in England.