Victorious UAE U-17 World Cup Golden Eaglets revelation, Kelechi Iheanacho, has left the Super Eagles camp in Abuja for a trip to England to begin contract talks with EPL side Manchester City.
Head Coach Stephen Okechukwu Keshi was quoted by team’s spokesman Ben Alaiya, as saying that he had to sanction the departure of the player after his father, James Iheanacho, personally put a call to him on Monday afternoon requesting the release of his son for the trip to England.
“Initially a young man came declaring that he was the agent of Iheanacho, but I declined to deal with him until I hear from the family because the boy is still a minor.
“It was soon after my rejection that I got a call from his father who told me that they have gotten travelling visa to the United Kingdom and that I should oblige him with his son’s release.
“I did release him but told the young man to go and do the nation proud at whichever club he finally chooses to settle down with”. Keshi said in Abuja.
Keshi acknowledged that Iheanacho is a talented player but also cautioned that the player should be handled gently and professionally as he navigates his professional career.