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Done Deal: Iheanacho joins Sevilla on free transfer

Nigeria star Iheanacho nears free transfer to Sevilla

Super Eagles striker Kelechi Iheanacho has joined Sevilla on a two-year deal.

The 27-year-old joins Los Nervionenses on a free transfer after seeing out his contract at Championship side, Leicester City, and has the option of an additional year.

Before joining Leicester, he made 64 appearances for Manchester City, scoring 21 goals and providing seven assists over two seasons.

In 2017, Iheanacho joined Leicester City, going on to play 232 games in all competitions.

He scored 61 goals and provided 34 assists with the King Power Stadium outfit, winning the FA Cup in the 2020-21 season and the Community Shield.


Iheanacho has earned 55 caps for the Super Eagles and has scored 19 goals.

He also won the FIFA Under-17 World Cup in 2013 in the United Arab Emirates, at that tournament and won the Golden Ball award.

He is the Sevilla’s fifth summer signing which includes his compatriot Chidera Ejuke, also on a free transfer.

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