Kelechi Iheanacho

[michael1991]

So does anybody know what exactly his status is? Basically a City player, without a work permit? If so, can he train even?

Or does he track back at least? :)

100% a City player if he's training with us. It's illegal for him to train without a work permit.

Rojo trained with united until his work permit came through, dont know if its different for kids but dont think its illegal

 

[Bruun]

So does anybody know what exactly his status is? Basically a City player, without a work permit? If so, can he train even?

Or does he track back at least? :)

100% a City player if he's training with us. It's illegal for him to train without a work permit.

Rojo trained with united until his work permit came through, dont know if its different for kids but dont think its illegal

Might be different based on their circumstances.

 

[michael1991]

100% a City player if he's training with us. It's illegal for him to train without a work permit.

Rojo trained with united until his work permit came through, dont know if its different for kids but dont think its illegal

Might be different based on their circumstances.

Yeah think every case is different mate

 

[Bruun]

Rojo trained with united until his work permit came through, dont know if its different for kids but dont think its illegal

Might be different based on their circumstances.

Yeah think every case is different mate

Well, Ihenachos work permit was because of nigerian law and players under 18, whereas Rojos was some kind of lawsuit he had to fix (If the papers are right)

 

[michael1991]

Might be different based on their circumstances.

Yeah think every case is different mate

Well, Ihenachos work permit was because of nigerian law and players under 18, whereas Rojos was some kind of lawsuit he had to fix (If the papers are right)

Exactly, i wasnt trying to argue mate i was agreeing every case is different especially when it comes to under 18's from non-eu

 

[The Doctor]

Stu Brennan says on Twitter that Kelechi has not yet got his work permit (which we know) but he can legally train with MCFC.
I'm hopeful the permit is not delayed too long can't wait to see him in the Premiership.

 

[GX Blue]

Lets not all get to excited about the lad.

I know he was impressive pre season but so were Utd.

Im sure he will do well but i feel some are expecting a new Messi.

 

[supercity88]

Yeah think every case is different mate

Well, Ihenachos work permit was because of nigerian law and players under 18, whereas Rojos was some kind of lawsuit he had to fix (If the papers are right)

Exactly, i wasnt trying to argue mate i was agreeing every case is different especially when it comes to under 18's from non-eu

Of course it's not illegal for him to train with us. He is waiting on a work permit - he can't be paid or be signed as a player and "work" for City but he can play football with the players and get coaching. It's just like being a tourist in England and going to a gym class. Not illegal but you wouldn't then be able to be employed by the gym.

Rojo was exactly the same, he trained whilst he waited for it to be approved.

 

[Bruun]

Well, Ihenachos work permit was because of nigerian law and players under 18, whereas Rojos was some kind of lawsuit he had to fix (If the papers are right)

Exactly, i wasnt trying to argue mate i was agreeing every case is different especially when it comes to under 18's from non-eu

Of course it's not illegal for him to train with us. He is waiting on a work permit - he can't be paid or be signed as a player and "work" for City but he can play football with the players and get coaching. It's just like being a tourist in England and going to a gym class. Not illegal but you wouldn't then be able to be employed by the gym.

Rojo was exactly the same, he trained whilst he waited for it to be approved.

Well, your rules are different to the rules we have in Denmark. 100% illegal to train here without a work permit.

 

[Nixon_The_Bike_Thief]

Well, your rules are different to the rules we have in Denmark. 100% illegal to train here without a work permit.

Here's another rule you have that we dont "If a horse drawn carriage is trying to pass a car and the horse becomes uneasy, the owner of the car is required to pull over and if necessary, cover the car." You will find many differences in law from country to country. ?

 

[laserblue]

Well, your rules are different to the rules we have in Denmark. 100% illegal to train here without a work permit.

True. Denmark's the only country in the world to ban Marmite.

 

[dachoosen1]

A player doesn't need a work permit to be employed or trained by city but they do if they want to play competitive games, Joel Campbell signed for Arsenal in 2011 but only got his work permit in 2013, Iheanacho probably already is a city player but just cant play think he will get a January loan move to a European with slack work permit rules maybe Belgium but probably Norway knowing us we tend to sent a lot of our Right to Dream youth players there such as Adjei-Boateng and Donyoh.

 

[sam-caddick]

If this article is true it looks like Manuel has him lined up for a place in the squad once/ if he gets a work permit.

Manchester City are confident Nigeria youth international Kelechi Iheanacho will be issued a work permit.

And the English Premier League moneybags have stressed that the highly rated starlet is part of coach Manuel Pellegrini's plans.

Kelechi Iheanacho is highly regarded by manager Manuel Pellegrini, so much so that he was allowed to train with the Argentina National Team before the friendly with Portugal last month.

“Kelechi Iheanacho has been in England training with the first team of Manchester City,” a source told SL10.ng.

“When Argentina met Portugal in November, the Argentina national team trained with a shadow eleven, not the regulars you see on television, and Iheanacho was among those selected.”

With no caps for the Super Eagles, the 18-year-old's future at the Etihad Stadium is hanging in the balance due to red tape, but the Citizens are hoping to invoke the Premier League special talent clause to complete the transfer.

“We are optimistic that Iheanacho will get a work permit, that is what everyone is looking forward to. He should be able to prove his mettle and break into the first team,” added the source.

“Manuel Pellegrini wants him which is important.

“He has to be considered as a special talent to get a work permit. Man City are not prepared to loan him to another team.

“They don't have a Plan A, B or C for Iheanacho. The club want him.”

Iheanacho, who has been called up to the Nigeria Under 23s, has been linked with New York City and KV Mechelen in the last few months.

http://www.sl10.ng/news/articles/ca...ing-work-permit-for-kelechi-iheanacho/194725?

 

[Bentheblue]

Good news. From the little I have seen he reminds me of Balotelli with a brain.

 

[Hungarian blue]

Good news. From the little I have seen he reminds me of Balotelli with a brain.

I don't really get that comparison. I admit that I only saw him in the preseason but he seemed more like a Jovetic-type player, a 'second striker' or even as a number 10. He tracked back, opened up spaces in between the defensive and midfield line etc. Very different from Mario, if you ask me. Seems as phlegmatic as him , but that's it for me.

 

[Ticket For Schalke]

Iheanacho's agent Robert Zanicky stayed in a hotel i work in , in Didsbury and brought him along a few times, he was training with Columbus Crew because of an Ebola outbreak in his village in Nigeria, he was/will be issued a permit, i remember they all went out celebrating bringing brass back (minus Iheanacho).

I did a quick Google search on the agent and he was accused of messing with minors (16 at the time) seemed to love life and has set up many foundations in Africa.

 

[jaiguruKun]

Iheanacho's agent Robert Zanicky stayed in a hotel i work in , in Didsbury and brought him along a few times, he was training with Columbus Crew because of an Ebola outbreak in his village in Nigeria, he was/will be issued a permit, i remember they all went out celebrating bringing brass back (minus Iheanacho).
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Trumpet or trombone? Or the horn?

 

[Azul Luna]

Could really do with him now Sergio s out.

 

[George Hannah]

Could really do with him now Sergio s out.

I imagine this has not escaped somebody at the club

 

[Azul Luna]

Could really do with him now Sergio s out.

I imagine this has not escaped somebody at the club

Hope so mate, but there was talk early November about him going on loan. Sergio s injury should re-evaluate the situation, could save us buying a striker in Jan also.