Kelechi Iheanacho has officially signed a new contract with Premier League side, Leicester City.
Iheanacho with his recent superlative performances which have seen him score seven goals in his last four games signed a new deal that would keep him at King Power Stadium till at least 2024.
The Nigeria international joined the Foxes from Manchester City in August 2017 and has gone on to feature for the Foxes 117 times in all competitions, scoring 32 goals – 12 of which have come in the current campaign.
Iheanacho told LCFC.com: “I can’t express how I’m feeling. I’m excited, I’m happy, I’m overwhelmed! It’s a great moment and I’m happy that Leicester City gave me a new contract.
“It’s been a great time here. It’s not been easy, but there’s a lot of people here that are good people, great people to work with. They are nice people and they make me feel comfortable and welcome since I came in.
“It’s been really great being here. It’s like a family. I’m happy being here and hopefully I can stay here many more years.”
Born in Imo, Nigeria, Iheanacho represented Taye Academy in Owerri as a youth, before joining Manchester City’s Academy in January 2015.
He made 46 appearances for the Citizens in all competitions, finding the net 12 times, before signing for Leicester City in August 2017.
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