After Youssef En-Nesyri made his move to Fenerbahce, it has left Sevilla on the hunt for a new number nine. It looks as if it has taken them a number of days to find one.
Former Leicester City striker Kelechi Iheanacho has agreed a deal with Sevilla after his contract in England expired this summer. The 27-year-old Nigeria international was linked to Sevilla by Relevo, and just hours later, Matteo Moretto tweeted out that the deal was closed.
El Sevilla cierra el fichaje de Kelechi Iheanacho.
— Matteo Moretto (@MatteMoretto) July 27, 2024
Last season, Iheanacho scored six goals and gave two assists in 25 appearances, albeit most were cameo showings. Signing for Leicester for €25m from Manchester City, he failed to hit the heights. Los Nervionenses will be hoping a change of scenery and Garcia Pimienta will be able to unlock that initial potential shown, as they will likely need a forward to surpass his league best of 12 goals in 2021. Currently his only competition, or partners, are Isaac Romero and Dodi Lukebakio.