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Kelechi Iheanacho Joins Middlesbrough On Loan From Sevilla ​ by Optapidgin: 7:19am On Feb 04
The transfer window has slammed shut, leaving a flurry of deals in its wake.

One of the more intriguing moves sees former Premier League star Kelechi Iheanacho swapping the sunny shores of Seville for the chilly banks of the River Tees, joining Middlesbrough on loan until the end of the season.


This move represents a significant gamble for both the player and the club, but one that could pay dividends if things click.

Iheanacho’s time at Sevilla has been, to put it mildly, underwhelming.

Limited opportunities and a struggle to break into the starting XI have left the Nigerian striker searching for a spark to reignite his career.

Middlesbrough, currently vying for promotion in the Championship, offer him a potential lifeline.

The chance to play regular football, to be the focal point of an attack, is precisely what Iheanacho needs to rediscover the form that once made him one of the Premier League’s most exciting young talents.

For Middlesbrough, this loan signing is a calculated risk.

They’re betting on Iheanacho’s potential, hoping he can rediscover his scoring touch and provide the firepower needed to push them over the promotion line.

His Premier League experience, coupled with his undeniable talent, makes him an attractive proposition.

If he can gel with the squad and rediscover his confidence, he could be the difference-maker in their promotion push.
However, there are also question marks.

Iheanacho’s recent struggles raise concerns about his form and whether he can adapt to the rigours of the Championship.

Will he be able to handle the physicality and the relentless schedule? And can Middlesbrough integrate him into their system effectively?

This loan move is a classic example of a win-win scenario, at least in theory.

Iheanacho gets the game time he desperately needs, while Middlesbrough acquire a player with the potential to transform their season.

But it’s also a gamble. A gamble that could either propel both player and club to new heights, or leave them both wondering what might have been.

The coming months will tell the story. Will Iheanacho rediscover his scoring boots on Teesside?

Will Middlesbrough’s gamble pay off? One thing is certain: this loan move adds an intriguing subplot to the Championship season, and all eyes will be on Iheanacho as he embarks on this new chapter in his career.

It’s a story of second chances, of potential unfulfilled, and of the enduring allure of the beautiful game. And we, the fans, are here for it.

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Re: Kelechi Iheanacho Joins Middlesbrough On Loan From Sevilla ​ by Decidetolive: 7:22am On Feb 04
Iheanacho the journey. I wish you good luck

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Re: Kelechi Iheanacho Joins Middlesbrough On Loan From Sevilla ​ by Agricmoney(m): 7:31am On Feb 04
cool. though I don't know much on Football

Anyway, Agriculture is life

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Re: Kelechi Iheanacho Joins Middlesbrough On Loan From Sevilla ​ by vibbb: 7:32am On Feb 04
Senior man too like England.
#Goodluck.

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Re: Kelechi Iheanacho Joins Middlesbrough On Loan From Sevilla ​ by Kingluqman(m): 7:34am On Feb 04
This guy didn't up his game when he's suppose to!! His career has been affected totally. English football tier 2 isnt bad for player of his form. Congratulations to him 🎊

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Re: Kelechi Iheanacho Joins Middlesbrough On Loan From Sevilla ​ by MatrixCircle: 7:35am On Feb 04
This one be like when a man leaves Eyimba FC go sign for Bayelsa Queens hmmm e get as e be.
From Leicester to Servilla to champ club. Na wa oo. Make e kukuma join business.
Village people hand dey am.

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Re: Kelechi Iheanacho Joins Middlesbrough On Loan From Sevilla ​ by oluseyiforjesus(m): 7:35am On Feb 04
Y not go to Saudi to collect pension bayiiiii

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Re: Kelechi Iheanacho Joins Middlesbrough On Loan From Sevilla ​ by geelite(m): 7:36am On Feb 04
Too much cho cho cho cho killed his career grin angry angry angry angry

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Re: Kelechi Iheanacho Joins Middlesbrough On Loan From Sevilla ​ by LORDKing001: 7:36am On Feb 04
I hope he thrives

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Re: Kelechi Iheanacho Joins Middlesbrough On Loan From Sevilla ​ by Acekidc4(m): 7:36am On Feb 04
Ok
Re: Kelechi Iheanacho Joins Middlesbrough On Loan From Sevilla ​ by PP123(m): 7:36am On Feb 04
MatrixCircle:
This one be like when you left Eyimba FC go sign for Bayelsa Queens hmmm e get as e be.
From Leicester to Servilla to League 1 club. Na wa oo. Make e kukuma join business.
as long as he's making his money

It's none of your business

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Re: Kelechi Iheanacho Joins Middlesbrough On Loan From Sevilla ​ by shadrach77: 7:36am On Feb 04
This may bring back into the Super Eagles fold
Re: Kelechi Iheanacho Joins Middlesbrough On Loan From Sevilla ​ by LARRYOBRAIN(m): 7:37am On Feb 04
Go and shine ✨️

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Re: Kelechi Iheanacho Joins Middlesbrough On Loan From Sevilla ​ by Freshtruth(m): 7:37am On Feb 04
His Father kill this boy career due to greed and pep Gardiola who is an African racist bury is career how can u sell a boy who scored 16goald from the bench at 21yrs of age to liechester? If ihenacho did had accept Fc Porto move rather than Mancity deal i believe he would have been still be balling in some of the elite clubs today. How wish he career ztill blossom well no be to go saudi Arabia go cash out? Look cristano today he follows process e no rush Barcelona want him then in their academy but he chooses to develop at sporting, use manutd as a stepping stone to secure real Madrid. Now be is enjoying is retirement as the highest paid football in the world at 40yr old unheard off

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Re: Kelechi Iheanacho Joins Middlesbrough On Loan From Sevilla ​ by Fiscus105(m): 7:38am On Feb 04
Ihanecho made biggest mistake when he first moved to Man City, I said it then, this guy is signing himself to world of oblivion.

Man city is not a club where you go for "auditions", where they will give you any opportunity to proof, you must hit the ground running, if you fail they buy another player the second year.

Meanwhile, for Kelechi, a local boy that just catapult to international stage, to now find himself among bigwigs and best in Europe, definitely it must be a scaring experience, and to make it worst, strikers are measured with number of goals and nothing else.

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Re: Kelechi Iheanacho Joins Middlesbrough On Loan From Sevilla ​ by tnerro1(m): 7:38am On Feb 04
This one better go to Saudi and make money before it’s too late. All these jumping up and down will not help you. If e no dey, it didn’t dey be that

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Re: Kelechi Iheanacho Joins Middlesbrough On Loan From Sevilla ​ by Love800(m): 7:38am On Feb 04
Nigeria players always on steering, going from one direction to the other. Na just for the money. No significant records from them in the footballing world. Wack!

Its clear that poverty reigns in Nigeria, cos what are they going to tell dier family if they choose not to follow the bag!

Our government failed us since 1960!

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Re: Kelechi Iheanacho Joins Middlesbrough On Loan From Sevilla ​ by Temitunz(f): 7:38am On Feb 04
I don’t watch football but I can handle the Ui design for your website and mobile app

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Re: Kelechi Iheanacho Joins Middlesbrough On Loan From Sevilla ​ by clockwisereport: 7:39am On Feb 04
Iheanacho, kedu ihe I na acho na Middlesbrough?

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Re: Kelechi Iheanacho Joins Middlesbrough On Loan From Sevilla ​ by Love800(m): 7:40am On Feb 04
Is agriculture your full-time job or its just a side hustle?
Agricmoney:
cool. though I don't know much on Football

Anyway, Agriculture is life

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Re: Kelechi Iheanacho Joins Middlesbrough On Loan From Sevilla ​ by MTCLimited(m): 7:40am On Feb 04
Cool
Re: Kelechi Iheanacho Joins Middlesbrough On Loan From Sevilla ​ by MatrixCircle: 7:40am On Feb 04
PP123:
as long as he's making his money

It's none of your business
Which money ?? For England. If he wants to make money he should have gone to Saudi.
Soon retires probably at 35 , no pension, no profession to fall back on. Then next 10 years at mere 45 when others in different profession are striving you declare bankruptcy for being jobless for 10 years as ex footballer. That's footballer for you. Struggles after football career. Ask Kanu.

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Re: Kelechi Iheanacho Joins Middlesbrough On Loan From Sevilla ​ by PP123(m): 7:41am On Feb 04
MatrixCircle:

Which money ?? For England. If he wants to make money he should have gone to Saudi.
there's money and fans in England than Saudi Arabia tho

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Re: Kelechi Iheanacho Joins Middlesbrough On Loan From Sevilla ​ by Tabletuner(m): 7:42am On Feb 04
geelite:
Too much cho cho cho cho killed his career grin angry angry angry angry

What do you mean?

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Re: Kelechi Iheanacho Joins Middlesbrough On Loan From Sevilla ​ by Utanisco(m): 7:43am On Feb 04
Look at







Chai
Re: Kelechi Iheanacho Joins Middlesbrough On Loan From Sevilla ​ by ManOfSon: 7:43am On Feb 04
He lied through his teeth about his age (like a majority - if not all - of them do). That's what's catching up with him. With every journeyman transfer like this one, he fades more and more into history.

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Re: Kelechi Iheanacho Joins Middlesbrough On Loan From Sevilla ​ by obataokenwa(m): 7:45am On Feb 04
Time to retire.
Re: Kelechi Iheanacho Joins Middlesbrough On Loan From Sevilla ​ by mclloyd22(m): 7:45am On Feb 04

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Re: Kelechi Iheanacho Joins Middlesbrough On Loan From Sevilla ​ by spiSeyi: 7:46am On Feb 04
The mistake he made was joining top flight like Man City too early

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Re: Kelechi Iheanacho Joins Middlesbrough On Loan From Sevilla ​ by oxygeng: 7:46am On Feb 04
geelite:
Too much cho cho cho cho killed his career grin angry angry angry angry
Boniface might witness similar trend. When footballer finds joy in dry comedy/jokes na the result be this. Again since the Guy man marry na so bad level come characterise him career. I just hope madam no dey wahala Oga too much. Another factor fit be age falsification. If Middlesbrough no work too make him come join Ideye brown.

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Re: Kelechi Iheanacho Joins Middlesbrough On Loan From Sevilla ​ by MT: 7:46am On Feb 04
The beginning of the end
Re: Kelechi Iheanacho Joins Middlesbrough On Loan From Sevilla ​ by Neimarjr: 7:47am On Feb 04
Make e sha no near SE

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