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Transfer Update: Kelechi Iheanacho to undergo medical with Sevilla FC
Super Eagles star Kelechi Iheanacho is set to undergo a medical ahead of his anticipated transfer to Sevilla, the seven-time UEFA Europa League champions.
Iheanacho, whose contract with Leicester City expired on June 30, has been a free agent and attracted interest from various clubs in the English Premier League, Turkish Super League, and Saudi Pro League.
Premier League sides Ipswich Town, Aston Villa, and Nottingham Forest were reportedly interested, as were Turkish clubs Besiktas and Trabzonspor.
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The former Manchester City man has been in the sight of many European clubs looking to bolster their squads with his signing.
According to transfer expert Fabrizio Romano, Iheanacho and Sevilla have agreed on a two-year deal.
An official announcement by the club is expected to follow after the medical and the signing of his contract.
Sevilla has continued to strengthen its bond with Nigerian football by first signing Chidera Ejuke, and now, with Iheanacho’s imminent transfer, the connection deepens.
The club also signed another agreement with the Nigeria Premier Football League on the training of coaches and young Nigerian players.