An old acquaintance of the Chilean coach could arrive in the Bética discipline in the next few hours when El Panda finally heads to the Bundesliga. The Nigerian attacker met The Engineer in England.
In case Borja Iglesias leaves Heliópolis, a new striker has been linked to Betis: his name is Kelechi Iheanacho. The player was already there under the technical direction of Manuel Pellegrini, exactly in the 2015/16 season, when the Chilean coached Manchester City. So you know its conditions and properties.
He is a versatile striker who can take on the role of an area striker or act a little further back in front of the playmaker. He is the classic 9 and a pretty fast footballer with the ball at his feet. The Nigerian is currently playing at Leicester City, where he has a contract until June 30th and there is no question of an extension.
Betis dreams of signing Kelechi Iheanacho on a free transfer
If the African striker hasn't signed his contract extension with the Fox club, it means they haven't reached an agreement for some reason. From the green and white unit they assume that the striker could leave with the freedom letter in this winter window. Consideration is being given to releasing the wages of the English team with the third-highest salary in the team.
Now the Heliopolitan team's job is to speak to the former City team and offer a contract that suits the Nigerian player's needs. But that will have to wait until the end of the Africa Cup of Nations, where the Super Eagles are already in the round of 16 of the competition.. The attacker is not a regular player but has added some minutes for Victor Osimhen.
Iheanacho will move to Betis if Borja Iglesias moves to Bayer Leverkusen
The idea that attacker Borja Iglesias can leave Betis for a good price has been suggested by Ángel Haro's offices. The Galician striker's performance is at its lowest point and that is a shame since he has been the club's attacking reference in recent seasons. Pellegrini has already agreed to carry out the operation and the player can leave.
Compostela's destination will be Germany, precisely Xabi Alonso's Bayer Leverkusen, where the San Sebastian coach wants to remain at the top. To achieve this he knows he has to optimize his entire squad, but when injuries occur it becomes difficult. El Panda will therefore arrive to compensate for a very sensitive loss in the offensive area.