Kelechi Iheanacho Primed To Play Against Real Madrid And Roma; Makes Manchester City Roster
Published: July 11, 2015
Manchester City manager Manuel Pellegrini has named Kelechi Iheanacho in his 25 - man squad for the club’s pre - season tour of Australia.
While the Under 18s and Elite Development Squad of The Citizens will jet off to Spain on Sunday to start preparations for the new season, the Flying Eagles midfielder has been named to the first team roster alongside five other youngsters.
Kelechi Iheanacho has been tipped by many to break into the first team of Manchester City in the 2015 - 2016 campaign following a string of impressive displays for the youth team in the second half of last season.
To date, the 18 - year - old scored the most important goal of his Man City career in the final of the inaugural International Premier League Cup final against Porto in May.
Manchester City will tackle Melbourne City on July 18 before taking on Roma and Real Madrid in the International Champions Cup Australia.
Photo Credit : mcfc.co.uk
While the Under 18s and Elite Development Squad of The Citizens will jet off to Spain on Sunday to start preparations for the new season, the Flying Eagles midfielder has been named to the first team roster alongside five other youngsters.
Kelechi Iheanacho has been tipped by many to break into the first team of Manchester City in the 2015 - 2016 campaign following a string of impressive displays for the youth team in the second half of last season.
To date, the 18 - year - old scored the most important goal of his Man City career in the final of the inaugural International Premier League Cup final against Porto in May.
Manchester City will tackle Melbourne City on July 18 before taking on Roma and Real Madrid in the International Champions Cup Australia.
Photo Credit : mcfc.co.uk
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