Celtic don suffer blow as Kelechi Iheanacho reportedly agree three-year deal with Turkish side Bursaspor. The 29-year-old striker, wey contract expire for Celtic at end of 2025-26 season, don choose to join Bursaspor ahead of 2026-27 campaign. Celtic bin dey talk with Iheanacho and even put offer on table, but e appear say dem don miss out on the attacker.
Iheanacho bin dey crucial for Celtic last season as dem win domestic double. E score series of late winners, including vital last-gasp penalty against Motherwell for penultimate match of season, wey Celtic win 3-2. After returning from injury, the striker prove to be consistent threat from bench and excellent option for squad.
Manager Martin O’Neill bin clearly want Iheanacho stay for another season, as the attacker impress am. But Celtic get no one to blame but themselves, as dem let Iheanacho contract expire, which bin get one-year extension option. Nevertheless, e remain to see if report from Ertan Suzgun correct or if Hoops still get time to complete deal.
Celtic fans dey fume over Iheanacho exit after transfer update. Meanwhile, Celtic also dey linked with winger Haissem Hassan, wey emerge as standout player for World Cup, especially for Egypt match against Argentina, wey dem lose 3-2 for round of 16. Reports say Celtic hope to get deal done for Hassan as early as next week. Real Oviedo don already knock back one bid from Hoops, but dem dey in frequent contact with 24-year-old staff to push deal through.
E remain to see if Celtic fit complete signing of Hassan over next couple of weeks, or if this go be another player wey dem miss out on for summer transfer window.
