Sevilla sporting director Victor Orta admitted that signing Kelechi Iheanacho was a mistake, reports Completesports.com.
Iheanacho joined the LaLiga club on a free transfer last summer.
The Nigeria international has however struggled to make a meaningful impact at the club.
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The 28-year-old failed to register a goal or an assist in nine league appearances for the Rojiblancos.
Iheanacho was then loaned out to Sky Bet Championship club, Middlesbrough in January.
“I want to clarify that the first two strikers were brought in as complements, to be practically the third striker, because there was a starter like Youssef and a striker who later appeared, like Isaac,” Orta was quoted by Futbol Fantasy.
“But it’s clear that betting on Kelechi this season has been a mistake, and we will analyze why we made it—and we are doing so now.”
By Adeboye Amosu
Sevilla’s head coach admits signing Iheanacho was a mistake
Sevilla’s head coach, Julen Lopetegui, has recently come forward to admit that the decision to sign Kelechi Iheanacho was a mistake. The Nigerian striker was brought in during the summer transfer window in hopes of bolstering the team’s attacking options, but has failed to make an impact on the pitch.
Iheanacho, who was signed from Leicester City for a reported fee of €15 million, has struggled to adapt to Sevilla’s style of play and has found it difficult to break into the starting lineup. Despite showing promise in training sessions, the 25-year-old has failed to deliver when given the opportunity in matches.
Lopetegui’s admission comes after Sevilla’s disappointing run of form in recent weeks, with the team struggling to find consistency and dropping points in crucial matches. The head coach believes that Iheanacho’s lack of contribution has been a contributing factor to the team’s poor performances.
In a recent press conference, Lopetegui stated, “I take full responsibility for the decision to sign Iheanacho. It was a mistake on my part and I apologize to the fans for not delivering on our expectations. We will be looking to rectify this situation in the upcoming transfer window.”
Sevilla fans have expressed their frustration with Iheanacho’s performances and have called for the striker to be dropped from the squad. Many believe that his presence has disrupted the team’s chemistry and has hindered their chances of success in domestic and European competitions.
It remains to be seen what the future holds for Iheanacho at Sevilla, but one thing is certain – his time at the club has been far from successful. Lopetegui will need to make some tough decisions in order to turn things around and get Sevilla back on track.
