Celtic coach surprised as Iheanacho joins Bursaspor
Kelechi Iheanacho has left Celtic to join Turkish side Bursaspor, surprising manager Martin O’Neill and the Scottish club. The Nigerian striker had impressed during his loan spell, but talks over a permanent deal broke down. Despite Celtic’s efforts to keep him, Iheanacho chose a new challenge in Turkey. The move ends months of speculation about his future.
Match highlights
- Martin O’Neill believed an agreement was in place with Kelechi Iheanacho before he moved to Bursaspor.
- Iheanacho played a key role in Celtic’s domestic double last season, scoring nine goals despite injury setbacks.
- Negotiations failed after Iheanacho’s representatives sought a much higher wage than Celtic’s offer.
- Bursaspor secured the striker on a three-year contract after swift negotiations.
- The Turkish club offered Iheanacho a long-term project focused on returning to the top division.
