Iheanacho joins Bursaspor on three-year deal after Celtic’s double-winning season

Nigerian international Kelechi Iheanacho has made a surprising move to Turkish side Bursaspor, signing a three-year contract after his loan spell with Celtic concluded. The ambitious Turkish club officially announced the signing on Friday, complete with a cinematic unveiling video shared across its social media platforms.

Bursaspor highlighted the experience and pedigree the 29-year-old striker brings to the team. "Our club has reached an agreement with Nigerian footballer Kelechi Iheanacho as part of its squad planning efforts for the new season," the club stated. "Born on October 3, 1996, and playing as a striker, Iheanacho has worn the jerseys of Manchester City, Leicester City, Sevilla, and Celtic throughout his career, achieving the success of scoring 42 goals and providing 27 assists in 196 Premier League matches."

The forward joins Bursaspor as a free agent, having played a pivotal role in Celtic's impressive 2025/26 campaign, contributing significantly to their Scottish Premiership and Scottish Cup double-winning season. Despite Celtic's interest in a permanent transfer, Bursaspor reportedly presented a more attractive long-term project, securing his signature.

Iheanacho experienced a notable resurgence during his time at Celtic, recapturing the form that once marked him as one of the Premier League's most promising talents. He scored crucial goals throughout the season, including decisive winners and a brace in the Scottish Cup semi-final, ultimately scoring in the final as Celtic completed their domestic double. Bursaspor anticipates that his intelligent movement, clinical finishing, and creativity will significantly enhance their attacking capabilities for the upcoming season.

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Our club has reached an agreement with Nigerian footballer Kelechi Iheanacho as part of its squad planning efforts for the new season. Born on October 3, 1996, and playing as a striker, Iheanacho has worn the jerseys of Manchester City, Leicester City, Sevilla, and Celtic throughout his career, achieving the success of scoring 42 goals and providing 27 assists in 196 Premier League matches. We say ‘welcome’ to Kelechi Iheanacho and wish him a career filled with successes under the roof of our club.