Summary:
George Ilenikhena, a 17-year-old attacker, has joined AS Monaco and is eager to have a successful season with the team, aiming to make an impact in the Champions League.
Full Story:
George Ilenikhena, a 17-year-old striker from Royal Antwerp, has joined AS Monaco as their first signing for the summer transfer window. Despite his young age, Ilenikhena impressed with 14 goals last season. He has already started training with the Monaco team and could make his debut in a friendly match against Feyenoord. The new recruit expressed his enthusiasm and ambition to succeed under the Monaco colors in a press conference alongside Thiago Scuro, the CEO of AS Monaco. Ilenikhena cited the club’s ambition and the opportunity to play in the Champions League as key factors in his decision to join Monaco. He spoke about his integration into the team and how the presence of familiar faces like Kassoum Ouattara and Eliot Matazo has helped him settle in. Ilenikhena also mentioned the discussions he had with coach Adi Hütter before joining the club, emphasizing the clear project and opportunity for growth that convinced him. He described his style of play as dynamic and offensive, aiming to contribute to the team’s success. Despite his past achievements in the Champions League, Ilenikhena is focused on the future and hopes to create new memorable moments with Monaco. He is prepared for the competition within the team and the challenges of playing in Ligue 1, acknowledging the higher intensity and faster pace compared to his previous experience in Belgium.
Source:
Monaco Tribune
