Super Eagles forward Kelechi Iheanacho has penned a farewell message to Leicester City following his departure from the club.
During his time at Leicester, Iheanacho won the FA Community Shield, the FA Cup, and the EFL Championship title. He also scored 61 goals and provided 34 assists in 232 goals for the Foxes
The 27-year-old achieved significant milestones during his tenure, including becoming the first player in English football history to have a goal awarded by the Video Assistant Referee (VAR).
He also played a crucial role in Leicester’s FA Cup victory in 2021 and became the first player in English football to score on every day of the week in a single season.
In a social media post, Iheanacho expressed his gratitude:
“Thank you for the 7 years we shared, I’ll forever cherish our 2021 FA Cup win. Thanks to the owners who brought me to the club, all of my teammates in those years and the amazing Foxes fans. All the best for the new season,”
Iheanacho joined Sevilla as a free agent, becoming the second Nigerian to join the club.
