Iheanacho Signs Man City Contract Extension: Kelechi Iheanacho has penned a two-year contract extension with Manchester City, and will remain at the club till 2021.

Iheanacho Signs Man City Contract Extension

The Nigerian forward has been rewarded for his standout performance in the 2015-16 season. He scored 14 goals in 11 starts for the club.

“Striker Kelechi Iheanacho has signed a new two-year contract extension with City,” the club announced on Thursday.

“The 19-year-old Nigeria international, who scored 14 times in all competitions last season, is one of the game’s finest young forwards and will now stay with the Club until at least 2021.”

Iheanacho told the club’s official website: “I can’t express how I’m feeling. I’m very happy to sign my new deal for this club, I’m excited.

“I just need to keep working hard and express my feelings on the pitch, and work really well and do great things for the team. I’m happy and I appreciate everything the club has done for me so far at this point so I really need to help and work for them as well.”

Manager Pep Guardiola hopes to help Iheanacho realise his full potential at the Etihad Stadium.

“Kelechi is a natural goalscorer. I knew about him before, but I’ve been really impressed with him since I arrived,” he said.

“I like his personality, his attitude, his ability – we hope to help him reach the highest level and to realise his full potential.”

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