Kelechi Iheanacho, Arne Engels and Reo Hatate start well at new clubs
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 7, 2026, 8:10 PM
Last updated Sep 7, 2026

Three players who departed Celtic this summer have adjusted to their new teams with positive initial performances. Kelechi Iheanacho has scored six goals and provided two assists in his first five league matches for Bursaspor. Arne Engels has settled into the West Ham squad, contributing an assist in a 4-2 win against Wolves and creating six chances during a 3-0 victory over Derby County. Reo Hatate made his Burnley debut against Bristol City after his deadline-day transfer. Despite Burnley suffering a 2-1 loss, Hatate recorded an assist for the team's only goal in the match. His transition to the club has drawn praise from manager Nicky Hayen following his exit from Glasgow.
- •Kelechi Iheanacho has scored six goals in five league appearances for Bursaspor.
- •Arne Engels recorded an assist against Wolves and created six chances against Derby County.
- •Reo Hatate provided an assist for Burnley in a 2-1 loss to Bristol City.
- •Celtic received a record fee for a Championship club for the transfer of Arne Engels.
- •Reo Hatate joined Burnley on a deadline-day transfer for 6.5 million pounds.
- 8:10 PMYahoo Sports — Ex-Celtic trio settling into new clubs after summer exits from Paradise
"Three of Celtic’s high-profile summer departures have wasted little time making their mark at their new clubs, with Kelechi Iheanacho, Arne Engels and Reo Hatate all enjoying encouraging starts sinc...
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