Kelechi Iheanacho joins Bursaspor after rejecting new Celtic contract

BBC Football • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 17, 2026, 4:45 PM

Last updated Jul 17, 2026

Kelechi Iheanacho joins Bursaspor after rejecting new Celtic contract

Summary

Kelechi Iheanacho has signed with Bursaspor, who recently earned promotion to Turkey's second tier, after declining a new contract offer from Celtic. Iheanacho, 29, helped Celtic secure the domestic double last season, scoring nine goals despite an injury-plagued campaign. Celtic's chief executive, Michael Nicholson, noted challenges in enhancing the squad due to competition from English Championship clubs. Currently, Celtic has made only one signing this summer, adding Colombian striker Camilo Duran to the roster.

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•Iheanacho leaves Celtic after helping win the domestic double.
•Bursaspor announced his signing in their green and white hoops.
•Celtic has made just one signing this summer.
•Celtic struggles to enhance their squad due to financial competition.
•Uncertainty surrounds Daizen Maeda's future at Celtic.

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4:45 PMBBC Football — Iheanacho rejects new Celtic deal for Turkey's second tier

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Nigeria striker Kelechi Iheanacho turns down a new contract with Celtic and joined Bursaspor, who have just been promoted to Turkey's second tier.
— BBC Football

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