Allnigeriasoccer.com can confirm that Nigeria international Wilfred Ndidi has settled doubts over his future by agreeing to extend his contract with Premier League new boys Leicester City. Ndidi was set to become a free agent on July 1, 2024, but has elected to extend his contract at the King Power Stadium amid speculation linking him to top five European League clubs in Spain, France, Italy, and England.
Furthermore, the 27-year-old, who led the Super Eagles in June’s internationals against South Africa and Benin, was associated with nearly all of the best Turkish Super Lig clubs, including Fenerbahce, Besiktas, Galatasaray, and Trabzonspor, all of which are managed by Jose Mourinho. It was reported on Wednesday that Everton were close to signing Ndidi after he accepted an offer from the Merseyside club, but allnigeriasoccer.com can unequivocally confirm that he is not on his way to Goodison Park.
The Foxes will announce in the coming days that Ndidi, one of their longest-serving and most prominent players, has committed his future to the club. The Nath Boys product was essential as Leicester City, under by manager Enzo Maresca, secured an instant return to the Premier League by winning the 2023-2024 EFL Championship. Ndidi is a seasoned Premier League player, having played 192 games since his debut against Chelsea on January 14, 2017. He has been with the Foxes for about seven and a half years, having joined from Belgian club Racing Genk.
