Iheanacho unfazed by En-Nesyri comparison at Sevilla

Published on: 06 August 2024

Super Eagles forward, Kelechi Iheanacho has insisted he feels no pressure to replace Youssef En-Nesyri at Sevilla, despite the comparison between the two African stars, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports.

En-Nesyri, in his four and the half years scored 73 league goals in Sevilla befire  Fenerbahce earlier this summer, paving the way for Iheanacho's arrival on a two-year contract.

"I don't feel the pressure," Iheanacho said at his formal presentation on Tuesday. "En-Nesyri has been a great striker, he's done a lot for the team. Now it's my turn."

The Nigerian forward expressed his excitement to join Sevilla, a club he has admired from afar.

“I feel good to be here. I've followed Sevilla and I've seen their games. What I want is to focus on the games, on the team and on continuing to improve every day."

By Olujimi Dare Ogun

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