The 27-year-old expressed his joy during his first interview as a player for the team after his unveiling on Thursday. He also discussed a variety of topics and emphasized that they were the first Nigerian players to play for the Los Nervionenses.
Since this is the first time that the team has included Nigerians, it is only fitting that the team should have good fortune. We will do everything in our power to support the football club and the supporters in order to help the team win big this season. We seem content to be here, and I’m sure Nigerians feel the same way. So hopefully it’s enjoyable for us and a nice one. After completing his free transfer and agreeing to a two-year contract, the U17 World Cup winner stated, “The team and my teammates are the most important thing.”
Iheanacho’s contract with Leicester City terminated in June, making him a free agent. This resulted in other elite European clubs vying for his signing, but he reiterated his decision to sign with Sevilla in the interview posted on the team’s official website on Friday.
Numerous other teams extended offers, but I was extremely certain that I wanted to come here. Arriving in Sevilla makes me very pleased. The past 24 hours have been difficult. But I had things to finish up soon. The Nigerian striker, the team’s fifth summer addition, said, “I’m very excited and happy coming to this club.”
“Victor is a great guy,” the former Manchester City player said, highlighting the part Victor Orta, the club’s sporting director, played in the operation. He had a significant impact. Having seen me for a considerable amount of time, he is aware of my striker status. Additionally, he has been performing admirably for the football team. That is why all of this is not too difficult. So, yes. Thus, Victor is a good person. Yes, a lot of clubs made offers to me, but they were very clear about their goals for me and the reason they brought me here.
Iheanacho, also known as “Senior Man” among his Super Eagles colleagues, reflected on his final season at Leicester City and remarked, “Last season, in my opinion, was emotional. It goes without saying that I participated in the first half of the season and that I was unable to participate in the second half. Most significantly, we took home the trophy as a team. Together, we formed a strong group that worked hard for both the Leicester football team and each other. That, in my opinion, was the most crucial factor. It’s a good family and a nice football team. Having a trophy and a smile at the end was wonderful.
Iheanacho is optimistic that he will soon adjust to his new surroundings and reach peak fitness to support Sevilla in their quest for glory. “I’ve had the opportunity to work out individually with a coach. That also improves my fitness. I’m not too far from their 100%, so that’s not too far. I’m hoping to join them shortly so I can continue working on the rest of my fitness with them. I’m hoping to be prepared to start the first game.
“The team is more important than me, even though I can set personal goals as well,” the statement reads. This season, we can accomplish amazing things together. All we have to do is give every game our all. And regardless of the outcome of the game, we simply keep playing every game without becoming comfortable. We’re hoping to go far this season and be up there at the table.
