Sevilla new boy Iheanacho excited to link up with Ejuke, reveals how his nickname 'senior man' came about 

Kelechi Iheanacho is confident playing alongside his international teammate Chidera Ejuke will bring Sevilla success and also revealed the how with Sergio Agüero, Edin Dzeko as well as playing under Pep Guardiola has assisted him.

The Super Eagles forward just joined the record UEFA Europa League champions on a two-year deal with the club having the option for a further year.

The 2013 Fifa U17 World Cup Golden Ball winner is being brought in by the Andalusian club as a replacement for Youssef En-Neseyri who bagged 73 goals in 196 games for them.

Iheanacho is happy to link up with his countryman Ejuke who also signed for Sevilla this summer and is hoping the duo's presence can bring fortune to the club.

Speaking in his first interview, the Manchester City Academy product revealed his excitement about playing alongside Ejuke.

"Obviously, it's the first time having Nigerians in the team, so hopefully it will bring good luck to the team and we'll give our best for the football club and for the fans to help the team to achieve great success this season," Iheanacho said in a press release made available to allnigeriasoccer.com. 

"I think we're happy to be here, and I know Nigerians are happy as well. So hopefully we enjoy it and it will be a good one."

The 27-year-old had the privilege of playing with Agüero and Dzeko while at Manchester City as well as being coached by Guardiola during his stay at the Etihad and revealed how much he has learned from them. 

" I have learned a lot playing alongside those players and from a great coach like Pep. They are legends. I hope that everything I learned there, I can contribute everything to this club and help reach greater heights."

Asked about his playing style, the Nigeria international disclosed that he likes to play as a lone striker or with a partner.

"As a striker, I can play as the only striker or with another teammate . I just want to play with my heart and give it my all. 

"Go out and give it my all on the pitch, give 100% in every game. I hope we can achieve success together as a club. I can't wait to get started"

Iheanacho has also revealed how he came to be known as senior man

"One day Wilfred Ndidi and Daniel Amartey started calling me Senior Man. I started answering and that's how it all started. 

:We started making jokes about it and videos about it. From then on, everyone started calling me Senior Man."

Abdulkareem Abdulhamid

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