Super Eagles Star Discusses Why He Could Stay Longer at English Premier League Club Leicester City

Super Eagles Star Discusses Why He Could Stay Longer at English Premier League Club Leicester City

Babajide Orevba
updated at April 12, 2023 at 7:56 PM
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  • Wilfried Ndidi who joined Premier League club Leicester City in 2017 from Dutch side Genk has hinted he could remain with the Foxes beyond this season
  • The Nigerian international has been receiving offers from several clubs across Europe, but it seems he is not prepared to leave the King Power Stadium outfit
  • Ndidi explained that he is currently enjoying his career at the club, adding that his family members are also in the city

Super Eagles midfielder Wilfred Ndidi has disclosed that he could remain at Premier League club Leicester City for some time as his family members are also in the city, GOAL reports.

The 25-year-old who has been impressive in the middle of the pack for the Foxes has attracted interest from quite a number of top teams across Europe.

He hinted that he could remain at the King Power Stadium beyond this season despite that big teams across the continent are jostling for his signature.

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Wilfred Ndidi says he is enjoying his time at Leicester City. Photo: Mick Walker
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He told reporters via Mirror:

"At the moment I am enjoying myself in Leicester and also my family is here.
"My business degree was on hold as at the time it was during the lockdown and then my daughter came. It is on hold but I am looking forward to it maybe next year."

The Nigerian international also named Youri Tielemans as one of the best midfielders in the English topflight as he enjoys playing with him. Ndidi added:

"I am enjoying every moment. Youri is a great player and a player I love playing with in the middle."
"With his technique, we both compliment each other. I am really happy because he is really doing well. For the time I am just enjoying the moment as much as possible. We are working with each other to protect the team. It has been really good."

Ndidi opens up on friendship with Iheanacho

Meanwhile, Wilfred Ndidi has disclosed that the relationship between him and Kelechi Iheanacho is superb stressing that he has known the Leicester City teammate since they were young.

These two players are currently playing at the top level in the Premier League and at the same time featuring for the Super Eagles of Nigeria as they also appeared at the last AFCON in Cameroon.

Eguavoen visits England-based Super Eagles players

Sports Brief earlier reported that Augustine Eguavoen has visited Super Eagles players in England ahead of Nigeria’s crucial 2022 FIFA World Cup playoff against Ghana in March.

The Super Eagles were drawn to face their arch-rivals and West African neighbour in the all-important game to determine one of Africa’s five representatives at the World Cup in Qatar.

Eguavoen was joined on the trip with Nigeria Football President, Amaju Pinnick, alongside Emmanuel Amuneke who was recently appointed as chief coach of the Super Eagles.

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Babajide Orevba is a CAF accredited Nigerian journalist and HOD of the Local Desk with over 10 years of experience in media landscape.He studied NCE Political Science/Social Studies, AOCOED.
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