I’m Ready To Fight For City Spot – Iheanacho

The Nigerian striker, 20, is behind Sergio Aguero and Gabriel Jesus in the pecking order at the Etihad Stadium and has spent much of the season on the substitutes bench under Pep Guardiola.

And while he has made 24 appearances in all competitions – scoring seven goals – there had been some suggestions that he could look to leave – either permanently or on loan – this summer.

But Iheanacho is happy to continue fighting for his place at City.

“I’m very happy and very grateful to be in this team. I keep working hard every day and when I get my chance I have to prove to everyone I need to be in the squad,” Mirror.co.uk quoted the player, who scored the equalising goal for Nigeria in their 1-1 draw with Senegal in their friendly match in London on Thursday as saying.

“It’s a great squad with great players. Everyone is working really hard, so everyone should be happy being in this team.

“I am improving every day. I keep learning and improving and that will help me in the future. I love it here.”