Even now that Leicester City has been promoted back to the Premier League, Kelechi Iheanacho is expected to leave the team in the near future.
The striker was a regular starter in the initial part of the season but has since faded from view. In 2024, the 27-year-old was only able to make five appearances, to put things in perspective.
Iheanacho’s current contract with Leicester expires in June, and Fanatik has announced that he “has decided” not to sign a new one.
The Nigeria international’s desire is to join a club who can offer him European football next season and he can achieve this at Fenerbahçe, who have come forward to sign him.
Edin Džeko, 39, and Michy Batshuayi, 30, have been leading the Turkish club’s attack this season. The former’s deal lasts until 2025 and he may not be the first-choice striker next seaosn, while Belgian’s deal lasts until June, with an option for another year.
Fenerbahçe sporting director Mario Branco is considering replacing Batshuayi, who earns €3m per year, with the Leicester City star.
It’s further claimed the Yellow Canaries ‘will make the first contact’ with his agency, ROGON, to know about his salary demands. If Iheanacho were to accept a deal close to €3m per year, progress could be made in this operation.
