Kelechi Iheanacho, Super Eagles forward, has extended his Leicester City contract for another three years.
Iheanacho, who has been on a goalscoring run for the Foxes, will stay with the Midland side till 2024.
— Leicester City (@LCFC) April 3, 2021
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The Nigerian striker’s contract extension was announced in a statement on Saturday.
“Leicester City striker Kelechi Iheanacho has signed a new deal with the Club, keeping him at King Power Stadium until at least 2024,” the Foxes said.
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Iheanacho, who joined Brendan Rodgers’ side from Manchester City in 2017, said he is excited about the extension.
“I can’t express how I’m feeling. I’m excited, I’m happy, I’m overwhelmed! It’s a great moment and I’m happy that Leicester City gave me a new contract,” he said.
“It’s been a great time here. It’s not been easy, but there’s a lot of people here that are good people, great people to work with. They are nice people and they make me feel comfortable and welcome since I came in.
“It’s been really great being here. It’s like a family. I’m happy being here and hopefully I can stay here many more years.”
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Iheanacho has netted 32 goals in 117 games for the Foxes.
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