By Victor Kanayo
Nigeria International, Kelechi Iheanacho, has left his current club after expiration of his contract, Leicester City have confirmed.
Also, Leicester also known as the Foxes revealed that they are in discussions with Nigerian midfield doyen Wilfred Ndidi regarding his future at the club.
Both Iheanacho and Ndidi played crucial roles in Leicester’s promotion-winning campaign back to the English Premier League.
Club Impacts
Iheanacho, who joined the club from Manchester City in August 2017, scored 61 goals during his seven-year stint at the King Power Stadium.
His most memorable moment came when he scored the 89th minute winner against his former club in the FA Community Shield final at Wembley in August 2021.
Ndidi, meanwhile, has been a key figure in Leicester’s midfield since his arrival from Genk in 2017.
He has made over 200 appearances for the Foxes, helping them secure promotion to the Premier League and establish themselves as a competitive force in the top flight.
During their time at Leicester, Iheanacho and Ndidi have been integral to the club’s success.
In the promotion-winning season, Iheanacho scored 15 goals in the Championship, while Ndidi was a rock in midfield, making 38 appearances and contributing to the team’s defensive solidity.
Leicester City also confirmed the departure of Club legend Marc Albrighton and Belgian midfielder Dennis Praet.
Albrighton, who made 313 appearances for the Foxes and scored the club’s first-ever UEFA Champions League goal, will leave behind a lasting legacy at the King Power Stadium.
