Leicester City's relegation from the Premier League could push Wilfred Ndidi out of the club this summer
With Leicester City officially relegated to the Championship, questions are swirling about the future of some of their key players, especially Nigerian midfield powerhouse Wilfred Ndidi.
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Super Eagles legend Taribo West believes Ndidi will not hang around in the second tier and is destined for another shot at top-flight football.
Taribo tips Ndidi for better things than Championship
Taribo West is convinced that Ndidi, despite his loyalty, will not remain at Leicester after their recent relegation.
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The former Super Eagles defender believes the 28-year-old still has too much quality to be playing outside the top division and expects a move either back to the Premier League or to a major European club.
AS Monaco and Crystal Palace are among the teams reportedly interested in the defensive midfielder, who can also cover as a central defender.
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Monaco in particular made a strong push in January, but Leicester held firm, refusing to let him go mid-season.
Despite missing a large portion of the campaign due to a hamstring injury, Ndidi’s value hasn’t dipped—his absence coincided with Leicester losing eight out of nine games, proving his importance to the team.
Leicester’s loss, Europe’s gain?
Ndidi has made 302 appearances for Leicester since joining from Genk in 2017, tallying 18 goals and 21 assists.
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His experience and leadership make him a prime candidate for clubs looking to strengthen in midfield ahead of the summer transfer window.
While Leicester reportedly hope to build their promotion push around him, Taribo West believes the writing is on the wall.
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In his view, it’s unlikely that a player of Ndidi’s calibre will want to play second-tier football, especially with European clubs knocking.
With the transfer window approaching, the next move for the Super Eagles star would be eagerly watched by fans and pundits alike.