Emotional: Iheanacho bids Leicester goodbye

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Nigeria forward Kelechi Iheanacho has penned a heartfelt farewell message to Leicester City, following his departure from the club after seven years, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports.

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Iheanacho's contract expired in June, and he has since joined LaLiga outfit Sevilla on a two-year deal, with an option for a third year. The 27-year-old was unveiled by Sevilla on Tuesday.

In a social media post, Iheanacho expressed his gratitude to Leicester City's owners, teammates, and fans, highlighting the club's 2021 FA Cup win as a cherished memory.

"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," he wrote on his X page.

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Iheanacho registered 61 goals and 34 assists in 232 appearances in for the King Power occupants.   

 

By Olujimi Dare Ogun