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Kelechi Iheanacho Transfer from Celtic to Bursaspor
Kelechi Iheanacho revealed he wanted to join Bursaspor after being impressed by the club's ambitious plans and their project to climb to the Super Lig and play in Europe. The Nigerian striker had instructed his agent to do everything possible to secure the move. Martin O'Neill claimed that Celtic had reached an agreement with Iheanacho, who rejected a contract extension, before he changed his decision to sign for the Turkish club.
Kelechi Iheanacho revealed he wanted to join Bursaspor after being impressed by the club's ambitious plans and their project to climb to the Super Lig and play in Europe. The Nigerian striker had instructed his agent to do everything possible to secure the move. Martin O'Neill claimed that Celtic had reached an agreement with Iheanacho, who rejected a contract extension, before he changed his decision to sign for the Turkish club.
Bursaspor President Enes Çelik stated at a pre-season press conference that a €1.4 million (£1.2 million) package has been agreed with Kelechi Iheanacho over three years, which would see the player paid £23k a week. Enes Çelik said that they had been in contact with Kelechi Iheanacho for 40 days and that it was a bit difficult. Furkan Akın, Bursaspor administrative manager, had serious contacts regarding the transfer. The President added that Iheanacho has a guaranteed salary agreement with them of 1.4 million euros and that they made a three-year agreement. Martin O'Neill claimed he was optimistic about signing Iheanacho for Celtic but stated that the player increased his demands to £50,000 per week, which ended the possibility of a deal.
Bursaspor President Enes Çelik stated at a pre-season press conference that a €1.4 million (£1.2 million) package has been agreed with Kelechi Iheanacho over three years, which would see the player paid £23k a week. Enes Çelik said that they had been in contact with Kelechi Iheanacho for 40 days and that it was a bit difficult. Furkan Akın, Bursaspor administrative manager, had serious contacts regarding the transfer. The President added that Iheanacho has a guaranteed salary agreement with them of 1.4 million euros and that they made a three-year agreement. Martin O'Neill claimed he was optimistic about signing Iheanacho for Celtic but stated that the player increased his demands to £50,000 per week, which ended the possibility of a deal.
According to Gürkan Sarıkaya, the Nigerian international Kelechi Iheanacho is reportedly set to earn around £1.3 million per year at Bursaspor, which equates to approximately £25,000 per week. This reported weekly wage conflicts with the idea that the striker was demanding close to £50,000 per week to remain at Celtic. He has a three-year deal with the club.
According to Gürkan Sarıkaya, the Nigerian international Kelechi Iheanacho is reportedly set to earn around £1.3 million per year at Bursaspor, which equates to approximately £25,000 per week. This reported weekly wage conflicts with the idea that the striker was demanding close to £50,000 per week to remain at Celtic. He has a three-year deal with the club.
Celtic wanted to retain Kelechi Iheanacho, who signed for Bursaspor earlier this week. O'Neill said that they thought they had a deal with Iheanacho and it was something they believed was resolved, but it was not completed. Reports suggested Bursaspor were able to offer Iheanacho a higher salary. O'Neill stated that there are two sides to every transfer and every story. He added that he thought they had a deal with him at the time, but seemingly that was not the case and he has gone elsewhere.
Celtic wanted to retain Kelechi Iheanacho, who signed for Bursaspor earlier this week. O'Neill said that they thought they had a deal with Iheanacho and it was something they believed was resolved, but it was not completed. Reports suggested Bursaspor were able to offer Iheanacho a higher salary. O'Neill stated that there are two sides to every transfer and every story. He added that he thought they had a deal with him at the time, but seemingly that was not the case and he has gone elsewhere.
Kelechi Iheanacho signed a three-year deal with Turkish second-tier side Bursaspor after rejecting an offer from Celtic. Several outlets reported that Iheanacho was seeking a package of almost £50,000 per week, which is beyond Celtic's top earners. Celtic offered him a two-year contract after the automatic one-year extension option was allowed to expire at the end of June. It is claimed that a deal had initially been agreed for Iheanacho to remain at Celtic, worth £12,000 per week and rising to £17,000 per week with add-ons, before a contract was officially signed. It is alleged that Iheanacho's agent stopped responding to phone calls or emails, before returning to negotiations to demand a contract worth £47,000 per week. Less than 48 hours later, Iheanacho signed for Bursaspor on a three-year deal that was apparently worth £47,000 per week.
Kelechi Iheanacho signed a three-year deal with Turkish second-tier side Bursaspor after rejecting an offer from Celtic. Several outlets reported that Iheanacho was seeking a package of almost £50,000 per week, which is beyond Celtic's top earners. Celtic offered him a two-year contract after the automatic one-year extension option was allowed to expire at the end of June. It is claimed that a deal had initially been agreed for Iheanacho to remain at Celtic, worth £12,000 per week and rising to £17,000 per week with add-ons, before a contract was officially signed. It is alleged that Iheanacho's agent stopped responding to phone calls or emails, before returning to negotiations to demand a contract worth £47,000 per week. Less than 48 hours later, Iheanacho signed for Bursaspor on a three-year deal that was apparently worth £47,000 per week.
Kelechi Iheanacho has signed a three-year deal worth £47,000 per week with Bursaspor. The agreement with the Turkish second division club was finalised less than 48 hours after the player's agent resumed negotiations to demand a contract with those terms.
Kelechi Iheanacho has signed a three-year deal worth £47,000 per week with Bursaspor. The agreement with the Turkish second division club was finalised less than 48 hours after the player's agent resumed negotiations to demand a contract with those terms.
Kelechi Iheanacho has signed for Bursaspor on a three-year deal, despite having an offer to remain at Parkhead. According to Record Sport, the Hoops were unwilling to meet Iheanacho's demand for a package of £50,000 per week, which was significantly more than the top earners at the club were paid. The Turkish second-tier club, which won promotion last season, offered a significant financial package to sign the 29-year-old on a three-year deal.
Kelechi Iheanacho has signed for Bursaspor on a three-year deal, despite having an offer to remain at Parkhead. According to Record Sport, the Hoops were unwilling to meet Iheanacho's demand for a package of £50,000 per week, which was significantly more than the top earners at the club were paid. The Turkish second-tier club, which won promotion last season, offered a significant financial package to sign the 29-year-old on a three-year deal.
Kelechi Iheanacho has signed a three-year deal with the Turkish side Bursaspor. The club announced his arrival on their social media through an Odyssey-themed introduction video.
Kelechi Iheanacho has signed a three-year deal with the Turkish side Bursaspor. The club announced his arrival on their social media through an Odyssey-themed introduction video.
A report from Anthony Joseph states that Bursaspor have signed Kelechi Iheanacho. The Nigeria international is said to have rejected an offer to stay at Celtic, following the expiry of his extension clause.
A report from Anthony Joseph states that Bursaspor have signed Kelechi Iheanacho. The Nigeria international is said to have rejected an offer to stay at Celtic, following the expiry of his extension clause.
Reports in Turkey state that Kelechi Iheanacho has agreed a move to Bursaspor. Ertan Süzgün of Yeni Açık reports the former Manchester City and Leicester City player will sign a three-year contract with the newly-promoted side on their return to the Turkish top flight.
Reports in Turkey state that Kelechi Iheanacho has agreed a move to Bursaspor. Ertan Süzgün of Yeni Açık reports the former Manchester City and Leicester City player will sign a three-year contract with the newly-promoted side on their return to the Turkish top flight.
Several Turkish clubs, one of which is Bursaspor, are monitoring the circumstances of Kelechi Iheanacho. Bursaspor has made a two-year contract offer to Iheanacho; however, the player has a preference for a three-year deal as a condition for considering a transfer to the Süper Lig.
Several Turkish clubs, one of which is Bursaspor, are monitoring the circumstances of Kelechi Iheanacho. Bursaspor has made a two-year contract offer to Iheanacho; however, the player has a preference for a three-year deal as a condition for considering a transfer to the Süper Lig.
Turkish side Bursaspor have reportedly held several meetings with Kelechi Iheanacho's representatives and submitted an attractive contract offer.
Turkish side Bursaspor have reportedly held several meetings with Kelechi Iheanacho's representatives and submitted an attractive contract offer.
Turkish outlet Olay reported that Bursaspor have been in close contact with Kelechi Iheanacho over a potential transfer, but that no agreement has been reached. Bursaspor president Enes Çelik confirmed the club are looking to add a striker. He stated that a decision might happen after the Bolu training camp. He said the club will not rush and wants to meticulously find the most suitable player from the available options. The president added that the only remaining position to fill is that of a striker and that the team, with the exception of one striker, will be handed over to the coach for the Bolu training camp.
Turkish outlet Olay reported that Bursaspor have been in close contact with Kelechi Iheanacho over a potential transfer, but that no agreement has been reached. Bursaspor president Enes Çelik confirmed the club are looking to add a striker. He stated that a decision might happen after the Bolu training camp. He said the club will not rush and wants to meticulously find the most suitable player from the available options. The president added that the only remaining position to fill is that of a striker and that the team, with the exception of one striker, will be handed over to the coach for the Bolu training camp.
Bursaspor are exploring a deal for Kelechi Iheanacho, a former Manchester City and Leicester City player. The future of the 29-year-old Nigeria international, who has 58 caps and 15 goals for his country, is being monitored by multiple clubs across Europe and other locations after a 12-month extension in his Celtic contract was not activated. The centre-forward joined Celtic in September 2025, his contract expires on June 30, 2026, and his current market value is €3.00m, according to Transfermarkt. It is also understood that Brazilian club Vasco De Gama are admirers of the forward.
Bursaspor are exploring a deal for Kelechi Iheanacho, a former Manchester City and Leicester City player. The future of the 29-year-old Nigeria international, who has 58 caps and 15 goals for his country, is being monitored by multiple clubs across Europe and other locations after a 12-month extension in his Celtic contract was not activated. The centre-forward joined Celtic in September 2025, his contract expires on June 30, 2026, and his current market value is €3.00m, according to Transfermarkt. It is also understood that Brazilian club Vasco De Gama are admirers of the forward.
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