The future of Kelechi Iheanacho at Sevilla remains uncertain, as the club’s sports director, Victor Orta, confirmed that the Nigerian forward is considering offers from other La Liga teams.
After joining Sevilla on a free transfer from Leicester City six months ago, Iheanacho has struggled to make an impact, failing to score in nine La Liga appearances and netting only three goals in cup matches against lower-league opposition.
According to Orta, Sevilla is open to letting Iheanacho leave due to his underwhelming performances. Despite coach Garcia Pimienta emphasizing that there is no ill will between the team and the player, Iheanacho’s future with the club appears to be at risk.
With the January transfer window still open, Iheanacho is likely to have several options, including potential moves to Panathinaikos in Greece or Leeds United in the English Championship. Speculation about his departure has intensified since the arrival of fellow Nigerian Jerome Akor from Montpellier. The club’s push to strengthen their squad for the second half of the season could see Iheanacho move on to make way for new signings.
Orta suggested that the decision on Iheanacho’s future will ultimately lie with the player, and that Sevilla will not block a potential exit if he chooses to leave. His struggles at Sevilla have been a surprise, especially given his solid performances with Leicester City.
Iheanacho’s lack of goals and difficulty adjusting to the team’s playing style have raised concerns, and Sevilla may look to reduce their financial burden by offloading players. Given his limited playing time and failure to make an impact, it remains to be seen whether a move could help Iheanacho rediscover the form that once made him a standout at Leicester.
