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Iheanacho Bids Emotional Goodbye To Celtic After Completing Bursaspor Move

Iheanacho Bids Emotional Goodbye To Celtic After Completing Bursaspor Move
Kelechi Iheanacho has officially brought his spell at Celtic to an end, taking to social media to express his gratitude to the club, his teammates and supporters following his transfer to Turkish side Bursaspor.
The Nigerian striker leaves Glasgow after an impressive 2025/26 campaign in which he played an important role in Celtic’s domestic success.
During his lone season with the Scottish giants, Iheanacho helped Brendan Rodgers’ side secure both the Scottish Premiership title and the Scottish Cup, contributing crucial performances throughout the campaign.
The former Manchester City and Leicester City forward scored nine goals across all competitions, proving to be a valuable addition to Celtic’s attacking options.
His goals and experience helped the Hoops maintain their dominance in Scottish football before his contract expired at the end of the season.
Following the expiration of his deal, the 29-year-old completed a free transfer to Bursaspor, where he will begin a new chapter in the Turkish league.
In a heartfelt farewell message shared online, Iheanacho thanked everyone connected with Celtic for making his time at the club memorable.
He expressed appreciation to manager Brendan Rodgers for giving him the opportunity to wear the famous green-and-white shirt, while also acknowledging the coaching staff and his teammates for their support throughout the season.
The Super Eagles forward reserved special praise for the Celtic supporters, describing their backing as unwavering and thanking them for standing behind the team during his stay in Scotland.
As he prepares for life in Turkey, Iheanacho departs Celtic with silverware, memorable moments and the respect of the club’s faithful.
Attention now shifts to Bursaspor, where the experienced striker will be hoping to rediscover his best form and make a significant impact in the upcoming campaign.
Originally published on www.thenigerianvoice.com


