Super Eagles striker Kelechi Iheanacho has confirmed his move to Aston Villa for the upcoming football season. The Leicester City forward bid farewell to fans, indicating they would miss him upon his departure during the summer transfer window. Speculation surrounds the former Manchester City star’s potential transfer to Aston Villa.
Iheanacho, along with his Leicester FC counterpart Wilfred Ndidi, played pivotal roles in the club’s championship win and subsequent promotion to the English Premier League. Aston Villa coach Unai Emery has targeted Iheanacho as a backup striker for Ollie Watkins.
Aston Villa has harbored a longstanding interest in Iheanacho, with previous attempts to sign him dating back four years. After the club’s final game of the season against Blackburn Rovers, Iheanacho was seen wearing a t-shirt with the message “We’ve got HISTORY. When I’m gone, you’re going to miss me.”