Kelechi Iheanacho Breaks Silence After Completing Move to Scottish Giants, Video
- Super Eagles forward Kelechi Iheanacho joined Celtic after the deadline day as a free agent on September 2
- The 28-year-old suffered a troubled season with Sevilla and had his contract terminated after returning from a loan
- Iheanacho has given reasons for accepting to sign for the Scottish Premier League winners
Kelechi Iheanacho has disclosed the rationale behind joining Scottish Premier League side Celtic a day after the official end of the summer transfer market, September 2.
The former Manchester United star agreed to join the most successful football club in Scotland as a free agent after he mutually parted ways with Sevilla.
The 28-year-old made a move to the La Liga giants as a free agent at the end of the 2023/24 English Premier League after seven successful seasons with Leicester City.
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After failing to impress the Europa League experts, they decided to loan him to the EFL Championship side Middlesbrough under the guidance of former Manchester United player Michael Carrick in January.
Iheanacho explains the choice of Celtic
2023 AFCON runner-up Kelechi Iheanacho has shared why he opted for Scottish giants Celtic.
Speaking with Celtic's official website, the 28-year-old said his former manager, Brendan Rodgers, played a huge role in his decision.
The former Manchester City star promised to give his best to the Scottish Premier League champions. He said:
"He has been important to the growth of my career. Obviously he looked after me for a while when I was in Leicester City and gave me the opportunity to show my talent.
"He guided the team to win two trophies and I must say he is a good manager and got a great personality.
"I am happy to play for him again and to wear the colours of this great club."
The FIFA U17 World Cup winner scored a total of 43 goals, providing 25 assists in 143 matches under Brendan Rodgers at Leicester City, per Transfermarkt.
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Mixed reaction trails Iheanacho's statement
Celtic fans are divided over the signing of Super Eagles forward Kelechi Iheanacho ahead of the 2025/26 Scottish Premier League. Read them below:
lyle.mcgowan said:
"Welcome big man good luck on your season with us all the best đ."
maclad1888 added:
"Give the lad a chance to show what he can bring to the team HH."
dml1888 wrote:
"I am still extremely angry with the board. I am finding it very difficult to believe anything they are saying.
"Respect is earned and these people on the board have failed to earn any at all. The jury is out with me. I am waiting to see if this lad has the tools to play for my club."
seangrady_2001 said:
"Welcome, Kelechi. You may not have been anyone's choice, but you've got a long road ahead of you to win us all over."
Celtic fans hostile towards Iheanacho
Legit.ng earlier reported that Celtic fans were hostile towards Kelechi Iheanacho after the club announced the signing of the Nigerian forward on social media.
The former Manchester City forward turned down the Scottish club before joining EFL Championship side Middlesbrough on loan in January.
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