April 7, (THEWILL)- Leicester City, currently engaged in a fierce battle for promotion back to the English Premiership, may soon bid farewell to their Nigerian international midfielder Wilfred Ndidi as his contract nears its expiration this summer.
Ndidi’s significance to the Foxes cannot be overstated, as his absence was recently felt when the team relinquished their grasp on the top spot, managing only four points from five league games, including a concerning run of three successive defeats.
Despite once holding a commanding 17-point lead over Leeds United, Leicester’s position remains precarious, with both Leeds and Ipswich hot on their heels on the table. This loss of form has undoubtedly caused concern for manager Enzo Maresca’s side, who have set their sights on securing promotion this season.
The departure of several key players, such as Harvey Barnes and James Maddison, during the previous summer transfer window has already tested the resilience of the Foxes. However, they have managed to retain a significant portion of their EPL-caliber talent, with Ndidi and Kelechi Iheanacho being two of the standout names.
The 27-year-old Ndidi, who arrived from Belgian side Genk for around £17 million in 2017, has made 267 appearances for Leicester and has been a crucial part of their success. Although his role has evolved under Maresca’s management, Ndidi has continued to impress, contributing four goals and six assists in his first 24 games of the season.
Jude Obafemi is a versatile senior Correspondent at THEWILL Newspapers, excelling in sourcing, researching, and delivering sports news stories for both print and digital publications.
