By Oluwadamilola Olaleye
Mexican giants Pumas UNAM are reportedly plotting a move for Nigerian forward Kelechi Iheanacho, who appears set to leave Sevilla following an underwhelming loan spell at Middlesbrough.
According to Express Sport UK, Iheanacho is nearing a transfer to Liga MX after a difficult campaign in the English Championship, where he managed just one goal in 15 appearances for Boro.
Despite returning to Sevilla for pre-season training, the 27-year-old’s future in Spain looks uncertain, with the La Liga side open to a permanent exit.
While Sevilla remain keen to offload the striker, interest from European clubs has so far been limited.
Pumas, however, have emerged as the frontrunners, with negotiations reportedly at an advanced stage and a deal believed to be close to completion.
Iheanacho, once tipped for stardom following his early rise at Manchester City, has struggled to find consistent form in recent years.
A move to Mexico could represent a fresh start and a chance to revive his career in a new environment.
More updates are expected in the coming days as talks progress.
Samuel Ahmadu is a distinguished multimedia journalist and women's football expert with over 15 years of experience in the industry. On the back of domestic engagement since 2008, he began his international career journey at Goal.com in February 2014, where he served as an African women's football correspondent for nearly eight years. During his tenure at Goal.com, Samuel covered major events such as three Women's Africa Cup of Nations (2016, 2018, 2022) and the 2015 FIFA Women's World Cup in Canada plus 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia. His work at Goal.com earned him widespread acclaim, particularly for his in-depth profiles of African football stars, notably Asisat Oshoala, whose rise he documented from her early years to her breakthrough at the FIFA U20 Women's World Cup in 2014. Prior to his role at Goal.com, Samuel freelanced for various print and broadcast media outlets in Nigeria, including Graphics Newspaper, Radio Nigeria, Grace FM, and Savid Newspaper. His extensive experience and expertise led to his appointment to the Nigeria Football Federation's Standing Committee on Women's Football Development from 2016 to 2018. Since February 2018, Samuel has been the Social Media Manager for Nigeria's women's national teams.In 2019, Samuel joined the Confederation of African Football (CAF) as a women's football content contributor and was promoted to Women's Football Editor in 2021. His contributions to women's football continued as he worked as a Media Consultant for Content Creation and Editorials at the 2022 CAF Women's Champions League. Currently, Samuel also serves as the spokesman for the Nigeria Women Football League, further solidifying his influence and dedication to the growth of women's football in Africa.
