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Kelechi Iheanacho: Celtic Contract Extension
The Daily Record reports that Celtic are set to decide early next week whether to proceed with a contract extension for Kelechi Iheanacho, and that talks are planned for next week.
The Daily Record reports that Celtic are set to decide early next week whether to proceed with a contract extension for Kelechi Iheanacho, and that talks are planned for next week.
CeltsAreHere reported that the Nigerian striker wants to stay at Celtic and believes he has earned a new deal, but the club have not yet made him an offer.
CeltsAreHere reported that the Nigerian striker wants to stay at Celtic and believes he has earned a new deal, but the club have not yet made him an offer.
There are significant uncertainties regarding Kelechi Iheanacho's fitness, and he might require a high salary. If a compromise is reached, Iheanacho could be an important player in 2026/27, as both a starter and a super sub.
There are significant uncertainties regarding Kelechi Iheanacho's fitness, and he might require a high salary. If a compromise is reached, Iheanacho could be an important player in 2026/27, as both a starter and a super sub.
Martin O'Neill is set to decide whether to keep Kelechi Iheanacho before the end of this month. According to sources for Football Insider, Celtic have concerns over Iheanacho's fitness following his first season at the club. Iheanacho started just four Premiership games throughout the campaign and missed parts of the season with a hamstring problem.
Martin O'Neill is set to decide whether to keep Kelechi Iheanacho before the end of this month. According to sources for Football Insider, Celtic have concerns over Iheanacho's fitness following his first season at the club. Iheanacho started just four Premiership games throughout the campaign and missed parts of the season with a hamstring problem.
On the morning of the Scottish Cup final, Kelechi Iheanacho asked then-interim manager Martin O'Neill if he would be given another year with Celtic. After winning the cup on May 23, Iheanacho stated that he hopes to be at the club next season and that he is really happy to wear a Celtic shirt and to play for them with all his heart. Martin O'Neill commented that retaining Iheanacho for 2026/27 would depend on him completing a proper pre-season.
On the morning of the Scottish Cup final, Kelechi Iheanacho asked then-interim manager Martin O'Neill if he would be given another year with Celtic. After winning the cup on May 23, Iheanacho stated that he hopes to be at the club next season and that he is really happy to wear a Celtic shirt and to play for them with all his heart. Martin O'Neill commented that retaining Iheanacho for 2026/27 would depend on him completing a proper pre-season.
Kelechi Iheanacho's contract with Celtic expired at midnight on the previous night. The club has an option for another 12 months on his terms.
Kelechi Iheanacho's contract with Celtic expired at midnight on the previous night. The club has an option for another 12 months on his terms.
Kelechi Iheanacho hopes his time at Celtic is not over as he awaits a decision on his future. His one-year deal expires on May 31, and Celtic, which holds an option to extend it by another 12 months, must make a decision this week. Iheanacho has indicated that he would like to stay with the champions, having grown fond of Glasgow. Speaking to Celtic TV after lifting the Scottish Cup, he said that he loves the supporters.
Kelechi Iheanacho hopes his time at Celtic is not over as he awaits a decision on his future. His one-year deal expires on May 31, and Celtic, which holds an option to extend it by another 12 months, must make a decision this week. Iheanacho has indicated that he would like to stay with the champions, having grown fond of Glasgow. Speaking to Celtic TV after lifting the Scottish Cup, he said that he loves the supporters.
According to BBC Sport Scotland, Kelechi Iheanacho said that he is currently uncertain about his future and that they will await developments.
According to BBC Sport Scotland, Kelechi Iheanacho said that he is currently uncertain about his future and that they will await developments.
Kelechi Iheanacho is expected to enter discussions over his Celtic future following this weekend's Scottish Cup final, and the club is reportedly interested in retaining the striker beyond the current campaign. His current deal is due to expire this summer. Reports from Nigerian publication Punch Sports suggest negotiations over a contract extension are scheduled to take place once the domestic season concludes at Hampden on Saturday.
Kelechi Iheanacho is expected to enter discussions over his Celtic future following this weekend's Scottish Cup final, and the club is reportedly interested in retaining the striker beyond the current campaign. His current deal is due to expire this summer. Reports from Nigerian publication Punch Sports suggest negotiations over a contract extension are scheduled to take place once the domestic season concludes at Hampden on Saturday.
Stiliyan Petrov stated on The Scottish Football Social Club that he is not convinced Celtic should offer Kelechi Iheanacho a new contract, suggesting the club should look for a long-term solution for the forward position instead of extending Iheanacho's contract.
Stiliyan Petrov stated on The Scottish Football Social Club that he is not convinced Celtic should offer Kelechi Iheanacho a new contract, suggesting the club should look for a long-term solution for the forward position instead of extending Iheanacho's contract.
Celts hold the option to extend Kelechi Iheanacho's contract for an additional year. Kelechi Iheanacho said that he thinks they will talk about the contract option after 90 minutes on Saturday.
Celts hold the option to extend Kelechi Iheanacho's contract for an additional year. Kelechi Iheanacho said that he thinks they will talk about the contract option after 90 minutes on Saturday.
The Daily Record reports that O'Neill has admitted that the maverick striker's fitness must improve for there to be a possibility of Celtic triggering their club option on extending his deal by a further 12 months.
The Daily Record reports that O'Neill has admitted that the maverick striker's fitness must improve for there to be a possibility of Celtic triggering their club option on extending his deal by a further 12 months.
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'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.
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.
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