Kelechi Iheanacho’s Salary at Sevilla Emerges After Spanish Club Sacked Super Eagles Striker
- Sevilla has terminated Kelechi Iheanacho’s contract after a disappointing spell for the Super Eagles striker in Spain
- The 28-year-old Nigerian forward was earning €60,192 per week, having taken a pay cut from his Leicester salary
- Iheanacho is now linked with a potential move to Celtic after failing to get a new club during the transfer window
Sevilla have officially announced the departure of Kelechi Iheanacho after both parties agreed to terminate his contract by mutual consent.
Iheanacho, fondly called “Senior Man,” joined Sevilla in the summer transfer window after leaving Leicester City on a free transfer.
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The 28-year-old was brought in to strengthen the Spanish club’s attacking options but failed to make the desired impact.
Iheanacho did not feature in any of Sevilla’s opening three La Liga matches this season and was consistently left out of the matchday squad.
The news of the Nigerian forward’s contract termination was confirmed in a short statement by Sevilla on Monday.
“An agreement has been reached with Kelechi Iheanacho to rescind his contract. Best of luck for the future, Senior Man.”
Iheanacho rose to fame at Manchester City before moving to Leicester in 2017, where he scored more than 61 goals across all competitions and helped the Foxes win the FA Cup in 2021.
Iheanacho’s salary at Sevilla revealed
Following the termination of his contract, details of Iheanacho’s salary at Sevilla have emerged.
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According to Capology, the Nigerian forward was earning €60,192 per week at the Spanish club.
This amount reflects a pay cut from his Leicester City earnings, where he reportedly earned around £80,000 per week, as reported by AiScore.
Despite accepting reduced wages to secure the move, Sevilla found it difficult to offload him before the mutual agreement, as his salary remained a stumbling block for potential suitors.
While Sevilla’s decision closes one chapter, Iheanacho’s pedigree ensures he remains a player of interest across Europe.
His experience in top leagues, coupled with his track record of scoring crucial goals, makes him a valuable option for clubs in need of attacking reinforcements.
What’s next for Iheanacho?
With his Sevilla career now over, Iheanacho has been strongly linked with a move to Scottish Premiership champions Celtic.
The Nigerian forward could link up again with Brendan Rodgers, the manager he played under at Leicester City, which could be on the cards.
Rodgers is said to value Iheanacho’s ability to combine creativity with clinical finishing and may see him as a perfect fit for the squad.
The Nigerian striker, who has earned 58 caps for the Super Eagles, is still regarded as an experienced international forward with plenty to offer.
A move to Celtic could give the 28-year-old forward the platform to revive his career, rediscover his form, and once again showcase his talent on both domestic and European stages.
Man aims dig at Iheanacho
Earlier, Legit.ng reported that Kelechi Iheanacho has officially parted ways with Sevilla after both parties agreed to terminate his contract by mutual consent, a decision that has sparked reactions from Nigerians.
The Nigerian forward was mocked by a man on social media who asked the Super Eagles forward to relax, as he can’t cheat nature.
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