The defensive midfielder has been linked with moves to Monaco and Atletico Madrid.
Super Eagles star Wilfred Ndidi will be staying at Leicester City, at least until the end of the January transfer window, after manager Ruud van Nistelrooy emphatically shut down rumours of a potential departure.
Nigeria and Leicester City midfielder Wilfred Ndidi.
The 28-year-old Nigerian defensive midfielder has been linked with moves to Monaco and Atletico Madrid with both clubs are reportedly interested in a loan deal with an option to buy.
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Wilfred Ndidi (left) and his coach Van Nistelrooy (right).
What Van Nistelrooy said
Van Nistelrooy has made it clear that Ndidi remains a vital part of his plans at Leicester City.
“No, of course not. Wilfred is a key player and person in the squad and in the club and I’m glad he is nearly there to help the team again. We know how much we’ve missed him and we know we need him. Wilf is key in the coming months, a key part of this team that can get us out of this situation,” he told BBC.
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The ex-Manchester United striker and manager will get another chance to impress his former bosses
Ndidi has been sidelined with injury for some part of the season but is nearing a return to full fitness.
His presence will be a major boost for Leicester City, who currently find themselves in the relegation zone of the Premier League table.
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Super Eagles midfielder Wilfred Ndidi could be on the move with interest in the Leicester City midfielder growing
The 28-year-old midfielder’s experience and defensive solidity will be important as the Foxes look to climb out of the bottom three.
The Nigerian international has been a mainstay in Leicester’s midfield since joining the club from Genk in January 2017.
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He has made over 200 appearances for the Foxes and has been a key part of their success in recent years, including their historic Premier League title win in 2016.
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