Following his deadline-day loan move from Spanish team Sevilla, Kelechi Iheanacho has made it clear that he is prepared to contribute right away at Middlesbrough.
The forward made a transfer move to Sevilla during the summer transfer window but found it difficult to settle into the squad.
After failing to make an impression at Sevilla, the Super Eagles player moved to Middlesbrough, a Championship team, six months later.
Iheanacho made 11 appearances for Sevilla throughout all competitions before joining the Riverside Stadium team, scoring three goals.
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I am happy to go back — Iheanacho refuses to rule out Sevilla return
Super Eagles forward Kelechi Iheanacho has refused to rule out a return to Sevilla after joining Middlesbrough on loan for the rest of the season.
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Iheanacho ready to perform
Iheanacho feels he is in the perfect frame of mind to make his debut for Middlesbrough, despite a difficult start at parent club Sevilla.
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Speaking to Middlesbrough media, Iheanacho stated, "It was a good experience playing in the Championship with Leicester City and winning.
“So it's a great experience obviously. I played against Middlesbrough as well, I didn't score against them.
"I have played in the Championship, I know how it is, so I think it's really good to get started.
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"I'm feeling ready, I'm ready to go so I can't wait to get started. It's a good club here and the Championship is great, let's see how it goes.
"To be fair, I'm not a good fan of setting targets but it will be collectively as a team, as a squad to get to the Premier League.
"It's one step at a time, we have got a good team and hopefully work together to achieve that goal."