“You Can’t Cheat Nature”: Nigerian Man Reacts After Sevilla Terminates Kelechi Iheanacho’s Contract
- Sevilla has terminated Kelechi Iheanacho’s contract after a difficult spell, leaving the Super Eagles striker as a free agent
- A Nigerian fan immediately aimed a dig at the Super Eagles star, suggesting age has caught up with the striker
- Iheanacho faces calls to start a coaching career, though many believe he still has more to offer on the pitch
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Kelechi Iheanacho has officially parted ways with Sevilla after both parties agreed to terminate his contract by mutual consent.
The Spanish La Liga club announced the decision on Monday, thanking the Super Eagles striker for his efforts in a short statement:
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“An agreement has been reached with Kelechi Iheanacho to rescind his contract. Best of luck for the future, Senior Man,” the club wrote on X:
Iheanacho, who joined Sevilla in the summer of 2024 following his free transfer from Leicester City, struggled to make a lasting impact at the La Liga club, Punch reports.
Despite high expectations, the 28-year-old managed only a handful of appearances and scored just three goals and was loaned to Middlesbrough in January.
Sevilla had initially signed Iheanacho to bolster their attack after a challenging season, but he was unable to cement his place in the starting line-up, which ultimately led to his contract termination.
Fan aims sly dig at Iheanacho
While Sevilla’s announcement was brief and respectful, reactions among Nigerian fans were anything but mild.
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One supporter, identified as Val Chekwas, posted a sharp dig on X, writing:
“You can’t cheat nature. Come and rest senior man.”
The comment was widely interpreted as a suggestion that Iheanacho’s age has caught up with him.
Although Iheanacho is officially 28, critics have often questioned whether his physical decline is coming earlier than expected.
This remark quickly stirred debate, with some fans agreeing and arguing that the Super Eagles striker should consider winding down his career, instead of looking for a new club.
A look at Iheanacho’s rise to stardom
Iheanacho’s journey has been long and eventful, although the Nigerian could still sign for a new club, with Celtic one of the teams interested in the Nigerian forward, BBC reports.
The 28-year-old forward burst onto the spotlight during the 2013 FIFA Under-17 World Cup, where he was named the tournament’s Most Valuable Player as Nigeria lifted the title.
His rise earned him a move to Manchester City, where he made his senior debut in 2015. He later joined Leicester City in 2017, scoring over 60 goals and winning the FA Cup in 2021.
Following Chekwas’ viral comment, more Nigerians weighed in. Some advised Iheanacho to begin preparing for life after football.
Odogwu Machalla tweeted:
“Someone that should be taking UEFA coaching courses already & figuring how to start an assistant coaching job in Europe asap.”
Another fan, Dera posted:
“A young 28-year-old free agent who can play 9 and 10. Barcelona should take him on a 5-year contract now and give us Lopez in January.”
Owo Abasi reacted:
“Leave am make him dey whine himself.”
Ex-Super Eagles star defends Iheanacho
Earlier, Legit.ng reported that former Super Eagles star Oluwaseyi Olofinjana has criticised Sevilla’s sporting director for his public comments about Kelechi Iheanacho’s transfer to the club.
Iheanacho joined Sevilla as a free agent last summer after leaving Leicester City following seven years at the club. He struggled to adapt in Spain and has been loaned out to Middlesbrough.
Source: Legit.ng
