It has not been the best of seasons for Super Eagles midfielder Wilfred Ndidi, who is once again facing the possibility of playing in the English Championship.
With just seven games left, Leicester City sit in 19th place with 17 points from 31 matches.
They have conceded 70 goals and have a staggering -25 goal difference. Only a miracle can keep them from relegation, and Ndidi’s dip in form hasn’t helped their case.
The Nigeria midfielder, who attracted interest from several clubs in the past, surprisingly extended his contract with Leicester until 2027.
Many expected him to leave after his solid displays prior to their 2022/23 relegation. Instead, he stayed and had a decent showing in the Championship last season, helping the Foxes gain promotion.
Why have Europe's elite clubs snubbed Wilfred Ndidi?
His performances sparked transfer rumours, with clubs like Monaco and Atletico Madrid reportedly interested. However, a move never materialised, and he chose to stay.
Since then, both Ndidi and Leicester have struggled.
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The midfielder has failed to reach his previous performance levels, and the club’s form has been poor throughout the campaign.
In the 2022/23 season, Ndidi recorded 61 tackles with a 69% success rate, 146 recoveries, 110 duels won, and over 30 clearances.
Despite Leicester’s relegation, he was still rated among Europe’s top midfielders and caught the attention of top clubs, to the extent that, when interest from Champions League sides was reported, it did not feel too outrageous.
However, with Leicester's Championship return all but confirmed, if Ndidi went down with the ship again, it would be the biggest indication that those reports were false.
His form may not be what it once was, but it is difficult to believe that a player who held the interest of elite sides barely a year ago would be allowed another season in the second-tier of English football.
Despite his obvious talent and body of work, it would suggest that Ndidi’s stock was never that high, and that he was never that valuable of a commodity.
