Kelechi Iheanacho Seals Move to Celtic, Reunites with Brendan Rodgers

Super Eagles striker Kelechi Iheanacho is brimming with excitement after completing a free transfer to Scottish Premiership champions Celtic, TalkTalk Nigeria reports.

The move was officially confirmed on Tuesday, with Iheanacho penning a one-year contract with an option for a further year.

The 28-year-old Nigerian joins Celtic after parting ways with Spanish club Sevilla, and in doing so, reunites with manager Brendan Rodgers, under whom he previously played at Leicester City.

Speaking to Celtic’s official website, Iheanacho said:

“I’m excited to be a Celtic player and I’m feeling really good about it. Celtic is a massive club and I’ve been following them for a long time.”

Opinion: A Perfect Match for Revival

This transfer could be a career revival point for Iheanacho. After flashes of brilliance at Leicester and a less impactful stint in Spain, Celtic provides the striker with the right blend of competitive football and adoring fanbase to reignite his form.

For Rodgers, the signing is a low-risk, high-reward reunion. He knows Iheanacho’s strengths — sharp movement, clever finishing, and link-up play — and could easily build him into Celtic’s attacking blueprint.

For Iheanacho, this is more than just a move; it’s an opportunity to rebuild his reputation in Europe, earn consistent playing time, and perhaps propel himself back into Nigeria’s plans ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers.

Celtic, on their part, are getting a player with European experience, Premier League pedigree, and the hunger to prove himself again. If things click, this partnership could light up Scottish football.