Seville, Spain — Sevilla sporting director Victor Orta don admit say signing Nigerian striker Kelechi Iheanacho last summer na serious mistake. As the club reshuffles after sacking coach Garcia Pimienta, Orta talk about Iheanacho’s underwhelming performance since him join Sevilla.
Iheanacho, who left Leicester City after contract expiry, carry high expectations enter Sevilla but this transfer no meet any hopes. During him time for Sevilla, he manage to net three goals for Copa del Rey, but for La Liga, him only score one goal in 11 appearances.
At the unveiling of new coach Joaquin Caparrós, wey replace Garcia Pimienta, Orta explain the rationale behind Iheanacho’s signing, noting, “I want to clarify that the first two strikers were brought in as complements, to be practically the third striker, because there was a starter like Youssef and another striker who later appeared, like Isaac.”
Him go further talk say, “But it’s clear that betting on Kelechi this season has been a mistake, and we will analyze why we made it—and we are doing so now.” This statement show say Iheanacho no fit find way back into Sevilla squad with current performance.
Desperate for resurgence, Iheanacho move to Middlesbrough on loan, where him start to show signs of improvement under Championship level. He recorded one goal and two assists in recent outings, but consistency still dey elusive.
“If he end the season strong for Middlesbrough, e fit secure decent club next summer,” Orta talk. “But if him struggle continue, no doubt say him career fit dey at risk,” he conclude while highlighting the impact of current form on Iheanacho’s future.
Iheanacho dey 28 years old now, and with Sevilla sitting 14th for La Liga, it clear say him stint for the club dey end harshly. As the South American transfer window dey open soon, options dey slim for him return to Spain, and a permanent move look likely.
While Sevilla fans dey disappointed, Iheanacho dey under pressure to rejuvenate him performance in Championship. As discussions about his future continue, only time go tell wetin go happen next for the Nigerian striker.
