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“We Saw That…” – Kelechi Iheanacho Lifts Lid on Failed Celtic Contract Talks

Former Celtic striker Kelechi Iheanacho has opened up about the negotiations that took him to Bursaspor following his controversial departure from Parkhead in the summer. The Nigerian international left Celtic in July after the club allowed an option to extend…

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Published: Wednesday, 28 October 2026 at 4:36 PM

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Kelechi Iheanacho stated his representatives handled contract talks before his departure from Celtic to join Bursaspor.
The striker moved to Bursaspor on a free transfer in July after Celtic allowed his contract extension option to expire.
Celtic manager Martin O'Neill previously acknowledged he believed an agreement had been in place to retain the forward.

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Kelechi Iheanacho has addressed his departure from Celtic and subsequent move to Bursaspor, explaining that his representatives managed negotiations while he focused on playing. The 30-year-old Nigerian international left Glasgow in July on a free transfer after Celtic allowed his contract extension option to expire, despite manager Martin O'Neill's desire to keep him.

Speaking on Bursaspor's YouTube channel, Iheanacho avoided specific details on why Celtic talks collapsed, focusing instead on the Turkish club's concrete proposal and warm welcome. Iheanacho scored nine goals during Celtic's 2025/26 double-winning season before completing his permanent transfer to Bursaspor.

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