Nigeria Midfielder Wilfred Ndidi Extends Contract With Leicester City

Nigeria midfielder, Wilfred Ndidi has signed a contract extension with Leicester City that will see him remain at the King Power Stadium until 2027.

The Nigeria international joined the Premier League side in 2017 from Belgian team, Genk in a transfer deal worth £17 million. Over time, he has established himself as one of the most reliable midfielders in English football.

Ndidi played a key role in the club’s return to the English Premier League, and has now been rewarded for his contribution with a new long-term deal.

The Super Eagle expressed his delight after the announcement on Friday, telling the Foxes’ official website: “I feel great, I feel excited, I feel at home. That’s the most important thing. I feel really happy to continue with the Club.

“My family is settled here and everyone back home, when they say Ndidi, they say Leicester also!

“It’s amazing to be a part of this journey going forward. It was quite an easy (decision) because, as I said, my family is settled here. My daughter’s going to school, it’s easy and relaxed. I know my family is sorted and I can just focus on football.”

Ndidi, who has become one of the players with the longest time at Leicester City revealed that his conversation with manager, Steve Cooper influenced his choice to stay in the East Midlands..

He continued: “I’ve had a chance to speak with (Cooper). I spoke to him during the holidays when he came in.

“He had some good ideas to share with me, so it was really, really, really amazing and I’m looking forward to working with him. He’s a great guy, he’s funny. I look forward to working with him, it’s very exciting.”

In the 2023/24 English Championship season, he managed to six goals while playing in a defensive position. Regardless, he is pleased to play whatever role in the Leicester City squad going forward.

“For me, I’m open to any position on the pitch,” Ndidi added.

“I just want to play football. It’s just exciting. I just want to play football and be myself, and with the help of my team the players, the coaches, and the staff it’s just amazing.

“When you know you love what you do, it comes naturally. Scoring goals, you know, if you score a goal, you’re always happy, but if you don’t score, you have to help the team.

“For me, I’m just very open to helping the team, which I think is very good for me. There’s unfinished business that we have to continue.”

Assuming he remains fit, Ndidi is expected to play for the Foxes in their Premier League opener against Tottenham Hotspur on August 19th.