Done Deal: Leicester City Beat Manchester United To The Signature Of Nigerian Defender
Published: August 08, 2017
Former Premier League champions Leicester City have beaten Manchester United to the signature of promising English-born Nigerian defender Edward Elewa-Ikpakwu.
The England U16 international has completed his move to the Foxes ahead of the new season, penning a two-year scholarship that will keep him at the King Power Stadium until 2019.
Elewa-Ikpakwu fueled rumours he was set to depart Manchester City when he featured for Manchester United U17s in a friendly against Everton last December.
The 16-year-old started on Saturday afternoon as Leicester City U18s beat Liverpool 4-2 in their final pre-season game.
Nathanael Ogbeta, Tom Dele-Bashiru and his younger brother Fisayo are eligible to represent Manchester City U18s this season.
Ifeanyi Emmanuel
The England U16 international has completed his move to the Foxes ahead of the new season, penning a two-year scholarship that will keep him at the King Power Stadium until 2019.
Elewa-Ikpakwu fueled rumours he was set to depart Manchester City when he featured for Manchester United U17s in a friendly against Everton last December.
The 16-year-old started on Saturday afternoon as Leicester City U18s beat Liverpool 4-2 in their final pre-season game.
Nathanael Ogbeta, Tom Dele-Bashiru and his younger brother Fisayo are eligible to represent Manchester City U18s this season.
Ifeanyi Emmanuel
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