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Striker Iheanacho signs two-year extension at Man City

The 19-year-old striker made his Premier League debut last season, scoring 14 goals in 35 appearances for City in all competitions.

Striker Iheanacho signs two-year extension at Man City
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"Kelechi is a natural goalscorer. I knew about him before, but I've been really impressed with him since I arrived," City manager Pep Guardiola told the club's website. (http://bit.ly/2bgajNR)

"I like his personality, his attitude, his ability -- we hope to help him reach the highest level and to realise his full potential."

Iheanacho came on as a second-half substitute in City's 2-1 win over Sunderland in their Premier League opener at the weekend.

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Guardiola's team travel to Stoke City for their second league game of the season on Saturday.

(Reporting by Simon Jennings in Bengaluru, editing by Neil Robinson)


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