Ndidi happy to be back in EPL

After spending the 2023/24 season in the Championship, Leicester City midfielder, Wilfred Ndidi, said he was happy to be back in the English Premier League, PUNCH Sports Extra reports.

Having left the King Power Stadium at the end of last season as a free agent following the expiration of his contract, the midfielder penned a new three-year contract at the club last week and is on course to spend a decade with the Foxes.

Before renewing his contract with Leicester, Ndidi emerged as one of the most sought-after players with several clubs showing interest in the Nigerian.

Barcelona, Sevilla, Juventus, Everton and a host of others were all linked with the combative midfielder who last season showcased his talent with the Foxes, contributing significantly to their return to the EPL with four goals, five assists, and maintaining an 82% pass accuracy across 32 league appearances.

Speaking with the club’s media team, the 27-year-old said he was happy to be back playing in the topflight league.

“The things we don’t hope for, we’ll also try to do our best to go forward. I feel very, very excited. I feel happy to be a part of this and then I can’t wait to get started. It’s very exciting to be back in the Premier League,” Ndidi said.

Ndidi struck six times for City last season on the way to the second-tier title. Although usually a defensive midfielder, he’s happy to play whatever role in the XI going forward.

“For me, I’m really, really open to any position on the pitch,” he explained. “I just want to play football. It’s just exciting. I just want to play football, be myself, and with the help of my team – the players, the coaches, the staff – it’s just amazing.

“When you know you love what you do, it comes naturally. Scoring goals… You know, if you score a goal, you’re always happy, but if you don’t score, you have to help the team. For me, I’m just very open to helping the team, which I think is very good for me.”