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Kelechi Iheanacho: Celtic Contract Extension
Kelechi Iheanacho opted to join Bursaspor despite the Bhoys offering him a new contract.
Kelechi Iheanacho opted to join Bursaspor despite the Bhoys offering him a new contract.
Martin O'Neill admitted he was keen to bring Kelechi Iheanacho back to Celtic for the next term. O'Neill claimed he was optimistic about securing Iheanacho but stated the player's demands increased to £50,000 per week, which caused the deal to fail. O'Neill said he thought they had an agreement with him at the time but that was not the case, adding that Iheanacho has now moved on.
Martin O'Neill admitted he was keen to bring Kelechi Iheanacho back to Celtic for the next term. O'Neill claimed he was optimistic about securing Iheanacho but stated the player's demands increased to £50,000 per week, which caused the deal to fail. O'Neill said he thought they had an agreement with him at the time but that was not the case, adding that Iheanacho has now moved on.
Reports from Scotland suggested that Celtic were optimistic of agreeing new terms with Kelechi Iheanacho. According to Scottish outlet The Herald, Celtic had initially proposed a deal worth around £12,000 per week, which could potentially rise to £17,000 with bonuses. However, negotiations broke down after Iheanacho's representatives later demanded wages of around £47,000 per week. Negotiations with Celtic have collapsed.
Reports from Scotland suggested that Celtic were optimistic of agreeing new terms with Kelechi Iheanacho. According to Scottish outlet The Herald, Celtic had initially proposed a deal worth around £12,000 per week, which could potentially rise to £17,000 with bonuses. However, negotiations broke down after Iheanacho's representatives later demanded wages of around £47,000 per week. Negotiations with Celtic have collapsed.
Celtic are in talks over a new deal for free agent Kelechi Iheanacho and have made an offer. According to former Aberdeen chief executive Keith Wyness, Celtic's contract offer to Kelechi Iheanacho will be heavily incentivised towards add-ons and bonuses, structured as a pay-per-play or heavily incentivised towards appearances. Wyness believes that Iheanacho will eventually accept the offer and that both parties will be happy with a tiered contract. The contract is expected to be heavily incentive-based to provide protection against Iheanacho's injury risks.
Celtic are in talks over a new deal for free agent Kelechi Iheanacho and have made an offer. According to former Aberdeen chief executive Keith Wyness, Celtic's contract offer to Kelechi Iheanacho will be heavily incentivised towards add-ons and bonuses, structured as a pay-per-play or heavily incentivised towards appearances. Wyness believes that Iheanacho will eventually accept the offer and that both parties will be happy with a tiered contract. The contract is expected to be heavily incentive-based to provide protection against Iheanacho's injury risks.
According to the Daily Record, Celtic are in ongoing negotiations to sign Kelechi Iheanacho. Iheanacho declined to add a year to his deal and is not currently with the squad, having been training in Nigeria and Manchester.
According to the Daily Record, Celtic are in ongoing negotiations to sign Kelechi Iheanacho. Iheanacho declined to add a year to his deal and is not currently with the squad, having been training in Nigeria and Manchester.
According to Footy-Africa, Celtic has made an official contract extension offer to Kelechi Iheanacho. Negotiations are ongoing, focusing on financial aspects and contract duration, and the current offer is reportedly for a one-year contract. While no agreement has been reached yet, discussions continue positively, and Celtic's management is optimistic about convincing Iheanacho to stay. Iheanacho is taking time to consider all available options, but his priority remains Celtic and he appreciates his environment in Scotland.
According to Footy-Africa, Celtic has made an official contract extension offer to Kelechi Iheanacho. Negotiations are ongoing, focusing on financial aspects and contract duration, and the current offer is reportedly for a one-year contract. While no agreement has been reached yet, discussions continue positively, and Celtic's management is optimistic about convincing Iheanacho to stay. Iheanacho is taking time to consider all available options, but his priority remains Celtic and he appreciates his environment in Scotland.
Martin O’Neill has confirmed that Celtic have made a contract offer to Kelechi Iheanacho. O’Neill stated that an offer for him currently exists and that they will observe how that develops.
Martin O’Neill has confirmed that Celtic have made a contract offer to Kelechi Iheanacho. O’Neill stated that an offer for him currently exists and that they will observe how that develops.
According to Anthony Joseph, Celtic have offered a new contract to striker Kelechi Iheanacho. It is understood the Nigeria international is considering the terms of the deal.
According to Anthony Joseph, Celtic have offered a new contract to striker Kelechi Iheanacho. It is understood the Nigeria international is considering the terms of the deal.
Journalist George Tsarouchas reports that Celtic have held talks with Kelechi Iheanacho about a new two-year contract. The reporter adds that a return to the Premiership side is currently the most likely option for the centre-forward.
Journalist George Tsarouchas reports that Celtic have held talks with Kelechi Iheanacho about a new two-year contract. The reporter adds that a return to the Premiership side is currently the most likely option for the centre-forward.
Martin O’Neill stated that talks between Kelechi Iheanacho’s representatives and Celtic are continuing, but nothing has been finalized. According to George Tsarouchas, Iheanacho has rejected opportunities to move to both Turkey and Qatar. The player appears willing to wait while discussions with Celtic continue.
Martin O’Neill stated that talks between Kelechi Iheanacho’s representatives and Celtic are continuing, but nothing has been finalized. According to George Tsarouchas, Iheanacho has rejected opportunities to move to both Turkey and Qatar. The player appears willing to wait while discussions with Celtic continue.
Celtic manager Martin O'Neill said the club is pursuing a deal to re-sign Kelechi Iheanacho. O'Neill stated he would like to complete a deal for the player and that if it can be done relatively quickly, Iheanacho can then begin pre-season, which he said is very important for him and something he did not have last year. The manager confirmed he is actively pursuing the matter at this time. He added that Iheanacho will not be in Portugal with the team, but Celtic are in discussions with his agent and he would like the player to join the club.
Celtic manager Martin O'Neill said the club is pursuing a deal to re-sign Kelechi Iheanacho. O'Neill stated he would like to complete a deal for the player and that if it can be done relatively quickly, Iheanacho can then begin pre-season, which he said is very important for him and something he did not have last year. The manager confirmed he is actively pursuing the matter at this time. He added that Iheanacho will not be in Portugal with the team, but Celtic are in discussions with his agent and he would like the player to join the club.
Kelechi Iheanacho officially became a free agent at the end of June after Celtic allowed the automatic one-year extension in his contract to expire. Iheanacho wants to continue his career in Scotland and hopes to agree on a new contract rather than move elsewhere. Frank McAvennie reported a rumour in Ireland that Iheanacho has signed for another year at Celtic, but clarified he was only repeating what he had heard and not confirming any official deal. Neither Celtic nor Iheanacho's representatives have announced any agreement.
Kelechi Iheanacho officially became a free agent at the end of June after Celtic allowed the automatic one-year extension in his contract to expire. Iheanacho wants to continue his career in Scotland and hopes to agree on a new contract rather than move elsewhere. Frank McAvennie reported a rumour in Ireland that Iheanacho has signed for another year at Celtic, but clarified he was only repeating what he had heard and not confirming any official deal. Neither Celtic nor Iheanacho's representatives have announced any agreement.
Kelechi Iheanacho's contract with Celtic is set to expire on June 30. The club holds an option to extend the deal by another 12 months but has not yet announced if it will activate that clause. According to reports from Scotland, Celtic would prefer to reach a new agreement with Kelechi Iheanacho instead of activating the extension. Iheanacho has indicated that he is happy in Glasgow and wants to remain at the club for the 2026-27 campaign. Former Celtic defender Charlie Mulgrew advised Celtic to keep Kelechi Iheanacho and add more strikers to the squad, rather than allowing the Nigerian forward to leave this summer.
Kelechi Iheanacho's contract with Celtic is set to expire on June 30. The club holds an option to extend the deal by another 12 months but has not yet announced if it will activate that clause. According to reports from Scotland, Celtic would prefer to reach a new agreement with Kelechi Iheanacho instead of activating the extension. Iheanacho has indicated that he is happy in Glasgow and wants to remain at the club for the 2026-27 campaign. Former Celtic defender Charlie Mulgrew advised Celtic to keep Kelechi Iheanacho and add more strikers to the squad, rather than allowing the Nigerian forward to leave this summer.
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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