AFCON 2025
Kelechi Iheanacho returned to England after a disappointing 6-month spell at Sevilla.
The Super Eagles forward joined Championship side Middlesbrough on a loan deal until the end of the season.
Despite his underwhelming spell at Sevilla, where he failed to score in 9 La Liga matches, Middlesbrough boss Michael Carrick remains confident in the 28-year-old’s ability to turn things around.
Speaking to The Northern Echo, the former Manchester United captain expressed his excitement about adding Iheanacho to the squad saying,
“We’re delighted to get Kelechi in. His quality is pretty obvious, and he knows what it takes to be successful at this level from last year.
“He played in the Premier League for several years. He’s a quality, quality player, and we’re really happy to have him.
Middlesbrough currently sit seventh in the Championship standings, just outside the playoff spots on goal difference, and will be hoping the addition of an experienced forward like Iheanacho can help turn things around.
