Transfer: Iheanacho's new club confirmed after Celtic contract snub
The 29-year-old striker rejected Celtic’s offer and is set for a three-year deal after scoring nine goals in 24 appearances last season.
- Super Eagles forward Kelechi Iheanacho signed for Bursaspor after rejecting Celtic's offer to extend his stay at Parkhead following his contract expiration in June.
- Iheanacho's one-year deal with an option to extend expired in June, prompting Celtic manager Martin O'Neill to pursue his return during last week's pre-season camp in Portugal.
- The 29-year-old scored nine goals in 24 appearances for the Hoops, including crucial winners against Dundee, Hibs and Motherwell, helping secure the league title ahead of Hearts. He will join Bursaspor on a three-year deal, according to Yeni Aşık.
- According to Sky Sports, Iheanacho will play for the Turkish side next season, ending Celtic's chances of retaining the Nigeria international and closing the door on his return to Parkhead.
- Bursaspor's acquisition of the former Manchester City and Leicester City star signals ambition following their promotion to Turkey's top flight, as Iheanacho seeks to replicate the form that delivered success at Parkhead.
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Iheanacho joins Bursaspor on three-year deal after Celtic's double-winning season
The ambitious Turkish club confirmed the signing on Friday with a cinematic unveiling video shared across its official Instagram platforms before announcing the deal in a statement on its social media channels The post Iheanacho joins Bursaspor on three-year deal after Celtic’s double-winning season appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
Transfer: Iheanacho's new club confirmed after Celtic contract snub
Super Eagles forward, Kelechi Iheanacho, has signed for Bursaspor. According to Sky Sports, Iheanacho will play for the Turkish side next season. The 29-year-old made the move, after he knocked back an offer to stay at Celtic. His extension clause with the Scottish Premiership champions expired in June. Iheanacho had signed a one-year contract with […] Transfer: Iheanacho’s new club confirmed after Celtic contract snub
Bursaspor, a team in the Trendyol 1. Lig (Turkish Second Division), has strengthened its attacking line. The green and white club has added Kelechi Iheanacho to its squad.
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