Brendan Rodgers, the manager of Leicester City, has laughed off predictions that Wilfred Ndidi is worth £50 million to the club, stating the defensive midfielder is worth “much more.”
Since joining the Foxes from Genk in 2017, Ndidi has been a model of consistency, and he has been linked with a move away from the King Power Stadium on numerous occasions. Aston Villa has recently been mentioned as a possible summer destination, with the Midlands club reportedly considering a £50 million bid.
In his pre-match press conference ahead of the Europa Conference League encounter against Randers of Denmark, head coach Rodgers was asked about the Nigerian international’s future.
He’s been a really important player in my time here,” Rodgers said. “You see the importance I give to him in the team. It’s a young team at the moment. His experience helps the players. Wherever I ask him to play, he gives us a great physicality. There are still areas he can improve on. He comes in with a joy to train and learn. He gives us all.
“He seems very settled, he’s moved into a new house. He seems very happy. He’s a pleasure to work with. We hope he’ll be here for a few years.”
Asked about Leicester’s reported £50m valuation of the 25-year-old, the manager laughed and added: “He’s worth much more than that.”
Speaking in the same press conference, Ndidi also addressed the subject of his future himself, with his contract due to expire in 2024.
“I’m having a good time in Leicester.” My family has arrived. “After my daughter was born, I put my business degree on hold,” he explained.
Rodgers also confirmed that Wesley Fofana, a promising young centre-back, will return to training after a lengthy injury layoff, saying, “He trains on Friday.”
