Super Eagles’ midfielder, Wilfred Ndidi has dumped Leicester City number 25 jersey number for 6 nine years after donning the former following his arrival from Genk.
The newly promoted Premier League side announced the squad number of their players for the 2024/2025 season on Wednesday, which was published on the club’s official website.
When he made his professional debut nine years ago, wearing the colours of Racing Genk, he sported the number 25 on the back of his jersey in a Pro League clash versus Royal Charleroi S.C.
He is now set to wear the number 6 jersey, which used to be donned by Jonny Evans, who is now at Manchester United, and Robert Huth, the record holder for most appearances made by a German player in the English top-flight.
Despite widespread speculation that the Nigerian midfielder will leave Leicester City upon the expiration of his contract in June, he eventually signed a new contract that will expire in June 2027.
Ndidi has made 273 appearances across all competitions and chipped in 17 goals and 17 assists since joining the former Premier League champions.
Similarly, Italian-Nigerian defender Caleb Okoli will wear the number 5 jersey, which was worn by club legend Wes Morgan and Chelsea Academy product Ryan Bertrand during their time with the Foxes.
Okoli is heading into his first season at the club, having just joined from Atalanta this summer.
He is in contention to make his Premier League debut against Tottenham Hotspur on Monday, with Ndidi seeking to make his 193rd appearance in the English top-flight.
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