Man City May Activate Buy-Back Clause On Iheanacho

Leicester City manager, Brendan Rodgers, has expressed his feeling of uncertainty over the Super Eagles attacker, Kelechi Iheanacho, as a move to Manchester City seems likely should they decide to activate his buy-back clause.

Kelechi Iheanacho who has since enjoyed a good form under Rogers and has impressed for the foxes in his last few appearances.

Rogers has had to answer questions about Iheanacho’s contract during a press briefing where the Irishman gave an update on the club’s transfer direction.

Manchester City May Activate Buy-Back Clause On Kelechi Iheanacho- Brendan Rogers https://t.co/Ea98ivGL8r via @Main Street Journal

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Already in his third season, Iheanacho now has two years left in his five-year contract, which also includes a buy-back clause, hence, the prospect of a return to the Etihad looms if the Citizens decide to activate the clause.

“I’m not totally sure, but these things usually last the course of the first deal he signs.

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“So, Iheanacho joined on a five-year contract in 2017, so leading to 2022. Even if he negotiates an extended deal in that time, I’d expect the buy-back clause to still be applicable until 2022. – Rogers told Leicestermercury.co.uk.