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Kelechi Iheanacho included in Manchester City's tour of China

BIRMINGHAM, ENGLAND - JANUARY 30:  Kelechi Iheanacho of Manchester City celebrates scoring his team's third and hat trick goal during the Emirates FA Cup F
Image: Kelechi Iheanacho scored 14 goals in 35 appearances for Manchester City last season

Kelechi Iheanacho has been included in Manchester City's squad for their pre-season tour of China.

There were suggestions the 19-year-old Nigeria striker would not be able to travel due to visa issues.

Joe Hart and Raheem Sterling, members of England's Euro 2016 squad, are also in a 34-man playing group, as are new signings Oleksandr Zinchenko and Nolito.

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Ilkay Gundogan, another summer recruit, was not included due to injury while Kevin de Bruyne, Eliaquim Mangala and Bacary Sagna remained on leave following prolonged involvement at Euro 2016.

City play a friendly in Germany against new manager Pep Guardiola's old club Bayern Munich on Wednesday evening before heading to China.

They play Manchester United in Beijing next Monday and Borussia Dortmund in Shenzen the following Thursday.

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