"?Manchester City forward Kelechi Iheanacho has signed a new five-year deal with the club, committing his future to Pep Guardiola's side until 2021.
A statement on the club's official website, on Thursday, read: "Striker Kelechi Iheanacho has signed a new two-year contract extension with City.The 19-year-old Nigeria international, who scored 14 times in all competitions last season, is one of the game's finest young forwards and will now stay with the Club until at least 2021."
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After signing his new contract, the striker claimed to be happy and excited, also saying that he hoped to pay City back for aiding in his development as a player.
"I can't express how I'm feeling! I'm very happy to sign my new deal for this Club, I'm excited," he remarked.
"I just need to keep working hard and express my feelings on the pitch, and work really well and do great things for the team. I'm happy and I appreciate everything the Club has done for me so far at this point so I really need to help and work for them as well."?
Guardiola added that he was very impressed by Iheanacho upon his arrival at the club. He also claimed to be pleased with the teenager's attitude and ability.
"Kelechi is a natural goal-scorer," said the former Barcelona and Bayern Munich boss. "I knew about him before, but I've been really impressed with him since I arrived.
"I like his personality, his attitude, his ability "? we hope to help him reach the highest level and to realise his full potential."?