Kelechi Iheanacho is rewarded with a new three-year new deal at Leicester City after stunning recent form in front of goal under Brendan Rodgers to cap off a memorable month that saw him net seven goals in four games
- Kelechi Iheanacho has signed a new three-year contract with Leicester City
- Iheanacho has enjoyed a great run of form and was named Player of the Month
- He has stepped up for Brendan Rodgers and has seven goals in his last four
- The 24-year-old had a year left on his £60,000-per-week deal at the King Power
Kelechi Iheanacho has signed a new three-year contract with Leicester City as a reward for his stunning recent form.
The Nigerian takes on former club Manchester City in the Premier League on Saturday after scoring seven goals in his last four games.
Iheanacho, who earns about £60,000 a week, had one year left on his contract at the end of the campaign and the club have shown him how highly they value the 24-year-old having stepped up under Brendan Rodgers.
In-form striker Kelechi Iheanacho has been rewarded with a new deal with Leicester City
Boss Brendan Rodgers previously said he was hopeful the player would sign a new deal at the King Power.
‘He is someone who we would want to have,’ he said. ‘You aim to have a squad which is developing and getting better, and he can contribute to that.
‘I am pretty sure there will be something organised between him and his representatives.’
Iheanacho has mostly been Jamie Vardy’s deputy during his time at Leicester but they have flourished recently as a partnership up front.
The 24-year-old has enjoyed a sensational run of form and was named Player of the Month
The Nigerian has formed an excellent double act with Foxes star Jamie Vardy in recent weeks
James Maddison is fit again after missing the last six games with hip trouble and is due to play some part but it is very difficult to see Iheanacho being left out against City, who sold him for £25million four years ago.
Rodgers added: ‘Kelechi has kept a great attitude and is a really committed player, and he is very resilient.
‘You will have seen moments during this season like the match away at Crystal Palace where he didn’t have his best game and it looked as if his confidence was down.
Leicester boss Brendan Rodgers says he is confident all parties can reach an agreement
‘Our job as managers and coaches is to make him feel important, because he is.
‘At the age of 24 he is developing and showing a really high level and the aim is to continue that.’
Leicester v Manchester City, 5.30pm, Live on Sky Sports.