Kelechi Iheanacho Cuts Ties With Agent; Now To Be Represented By Gareth Bale Intermediary

A year after turning professional, Manchester City new kid on the block Kelechi Iheanacho has parted company with his agency, First Eleven Management and to be specific, United States - based intermediary Henry Galeano.

The recently - turned - 19 - year - old has signed an agency deal with Stellar Football Limited, whose owner Jonathan Barnett is regarded as one of the most influential agents in the world.

Among others, Jonathan Barnett handles the affairs of Real Madrid superstar Gareth Bale and it is understood that he was involved in negotiations with Lazio before Super Eagles midfielder Eddy Onazi was offered a new contract by the Biancocelesti in 2014.

Henry Galeano played a key role in Manchester City snapping up Kelechi Iheanacho after the 2013 Fifa U17s, with the agent snubbing the advances of Stoke City, Arsenal, Chelsea, Monaco, Sporting Lisbon, Porto, Hamburg and PAOK.

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