FIFA U-17
World Cup winner, Kelechi Iheanacho who left the Super Eagles camp on Monday to
seal a deal in England with Premier League contenders Manchester City may have
not have his wish to appear in the colours of the Citizens materialise soon.
Iheanacho
took the U17 World Cup at the United Arab Emirates by storm, after being named
the Most Valuable Player at the tournament. He scored six goals and had
seven assists in seven appearances.
His
father, James revealed the news his son would be looking to seal a deal with
ManchesterCity.
He said:
“We prayed and, after talks with family members, we came up with
ManchesterCity, believing he has a future there.”
But
technocrats like Victor Ikpeba repeatedly fumed against Iheanacho moving to
ManCity as offers came from Porto in Portugal. Ikpeba said that the young
player was being misled, arguing that he had a better chance of playing first
team football in Portugal and developing in the Portuguese league than
moving to England where it may take him a long time to find his feet.
Iheanacho’s family and agents did not heed Ikpeba’s advice. But with the latest
development Ikpeba appears vindicated.
ManCity
plan to enroll Iheanacho into their academy in Ghana where he will wait until
he earns enough caps to qualify for a work permit.
Nigeria
coach Keshi revealed Iheanacho had been released from training to start negotiations
with City.
“I told
the young man to go and do the nation proud at whichever club he finally
chooses to settle down with,” said Keshi.
Arsenal
and Manchester United were also thought to be interested in sealing a deal for
Iheanacho’s signature, but look to have been beaten by City.
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