Kelechi Iheanacho has been great in training and he is desperate to start playing for his new club Middlesbrough.
The Super Eagles striker is on loan to English Championship side Middlesbrough from La Liga outfit Sevilla until the end of the season.
He could even make his ‘Boro debut tonight at fellow Premier League promotion chasers Sheffield United.
Middlesbrough manager Michael Carrick said Iheanacho cannot wait to get started.
“’Kel’s got some great experience and pedigree with the level he’s played at over a long, long period,” Carrick told The Yorkshire Post.
“He played against us at the Riverside last season, and even though we managed to come out on top that day, I thought he really showed his quality and what he can bring.
“He’s desperate to play.
“He’s been a fantastic personality since he arrived and has trained great with the boys
“He’s desperate to get started.”
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