The new coach of newly promoted English Premier League side Steve Cooper has been told to do whatever it takes to ensure that Nigeria international midfielder Wilfred Ndidi extends his contract at the club, OwnGoalNigeria.com reports.
Ndidi is now a free agent following the expiration of his contract at the end of last month, and talks over an extension haven’t progressed as expected with the 27 year old who has been at the club since 2017.
Reports emerged that he is considering other options as the talks drag on, but in the words of ex Leicester City defender Robert Huth who was a key player in the team that shock the world to win the league in 2015, the club should be keen on keeping Ndidi.
Recent reports suggest that he will sign a fresh three year deal at the club. Huth believe it will be the right move to take even though it could cost the club more money than they think.
He stated: “I love Wilf, I think he’s a fantastic player. He came in when I was in my last two years at Leicester, as a young kid, and I’ve seen him develop into what I would call a proper midfielder. Box to box, really talented. He kind of links the attack to the defence, he’s so important for us.”
“I would definitely re-sign him because he’s still only 27, he knows the club and he’s played in the Premier League before.
“It’s going to be a cost thing – but how much is it going to be to replace him? He’s valuable not only on the pitch, but also a fantastic character off it. He fits in, he’s one of those bubbly guys that mingles with everyone. I think he’s so important to have in the club.
“Hopefully Leicester can get something done with him, but money talks at the end of the day. If there’s something better on the table for Wilf then fair play to him and we wish him all the best. But at the moment there’s still hope.”
Huth was speaking to www.gambling.com.
