Kelechi Iheanacho's form at Celtic is providing the striker with an opportunity to secure a new contract with the Glasgow club. His current one-year deal is set to expire at the season's end. The decision about Iheanacho's future at Celtic is expected to be made by the club's next permanent manager, because the interim boss, O’Neill, will be stepping down in the summer. Keith Wyness, speaking to Football Insider, suggested that Iheanacho might have already been given a new contract if Celtic had a permanent manager in place. Wyness also suggested that the striker is playing for an option on his contract. Additionally, Wyness noted that a new manager could have a considerable influence on whether Iheanacho’s one-year option is taken up.

Kelechi Iheanacho, a 29-year-old Nigerian centre-forward, returned to the bench for the Hoops in their 3-1 victory against Motherwell on Saturday. He has not been used in a domestic game since February 1st. An extension to his one-year deal appears unlikely at this stage. Since joining the club in September 2025, Iheanacho has made 5 appearances and scored 2 goals in the current Scottish Premiership season. The forward has 58 caps and 15 goals for Nigeria, and his current market value is €3.00m, according to Transfermarkt.