Juventus, Barcelona Among 6 Clubs Reportedly Eager to Sign Super Eagles Star This Summer

Juventus, Barcelona Among 6 Clubs Reportedly Eager to Sign Super Eagles Star This Summer

Chukwu Ikechukwu
April 25, 2024 at 12:06 PM
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  • Wilfred Ndidi is a rumoured target for top European clubs this summer
  • The Super Eagles midfielder is reportedly ready to leave Leicester City
  • Ndidi’s current deal with the Foxes will expire at the end of the season

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Wilfred Ndidi looks almost certain to part ways with English Championship club, Leicester City, at the end of the season with some European top clubs keeping tabs on the situation.

The 27-year-old Nigerian defensive midfielder, who joined the Foxes in 2017, is said to be ready for a bigger challenge after seven seasons with the 2016 Premier League champions.

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Wilfred Ndidi has been tipped to leave Leicester City at the end of the 2023/24 season when his contract expires and has a few possible options. Photo by Alex Livesey.
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According to Complete Sports, Ndidi will become a free agent at the end of the season as his current deal with Leicester will expire this summer and there are no apparent talks of a renewal.

The Super Eagles midfielder is reportedly attracting interest from top clubs in the Italian Serie A, Spanish La Liga, Turkish Super Lig, and the German Bundesliga as he enters into the final weeks of his contract with the Foxes.

Top Premier League clubs have also been rumoured to have an interest in Ndidi, who has scored four goals for Leicester this season as they look on course to bounce back to the English top flight next season.

Top 6 clubs interested in Ndidi

Meanwhile, Juventus and Barcelona are the leading candidates reportedly interested in signing Ndidi as a free agent when the summer transfer window opens, Daily Post reports.

German Bundesliga giants, Bayern Munich, are also considering a move for the Super Eagles midfielder who is also said to be on the watchlist of Tottenham Hotspur and Manchester United.

Turkish top club, Galatasaray, as well as West Ham United are also reportedly interested in signing Ndidi this summer as the Leicester City star continues to attract interest from Europe’s top teams.

Ndidi targets Premier League return

Earlier, Sports Brief reported on Ndidi seeking an EPL big six club next season as speculation continues to surround his immediate future with Leicester City.

The 27-year-old said he would move to one of the major contenders in the Premier League or instead depart England as he is eager to play European football.

Ndidi has been linked with several mid-table teams like Crystal Palace, West Ham, and Newcastle United but his next move in the summer window is unclear.

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Chukwu Ikechukwu
Chukwu Ikechukwu Godwin is a journalist with over 9 years of experience in the Nigerian media industry. He has worked both in Radio (Today FM, Rhythm FM, Wish FM) and Television (Silverbird TV) as a Sports Analyst..