Kelechi Iheanacho don officially complete im surprise move go Turkish club Bursaspor, as all the speculation about im future finally come to an end after im successful time with Celtic.
Di ambitious Turkish club confirm di signing on Friday through one correct announcement video wey dem post for dia official Instagram page, as dem warmly welcome di Nigerian striker join di club, na weytin Hitvibz dey yan be dat.
Kelechi Iheanacho Snub Celtic Return, Choose Bursaspor Project
Di 29-year-old join Bursaspor as free agent after e help Celtic win both di Scottish Premiership and Scottish Cup for di 2025/26 season.
Even though Celtic show interest make Iheanacho return to di club, na Bursaspor eventually win di race to sign am after dem table better long-term offer.
Iheanacho enjoy one impressive comeback during im time for Celtic, as e score plenty important goals wey help di club complete domestic double.
Di former Manchester City and Leicester City striker score winning goals against Kilmarnock, Dundee, Hibernian and Motherwell before e fire brilliant brace against St Mirren for di Scottish Cup semi-final.
E still score for di Scottish Cup final as Celtic lift di trophy to complete one memorable season.
Even though Celtic look into di possibility of extending im stay, reports from Turkey show say Bursaspor proposal convince di Super Eagles forward to begin fresh journey for Turkish football, where e don sign three-year contract.
Former Leicester City Star Ready to Shine for Turkey
Dis transfer na another big step for Iheanacho career after e don play for Manchester City, Leicester City, Sevilla, Middlesbrough and Celtic.
People know di Nigerian international for im sharp movement, quality finishing and creativity around di final third, and e carry plenty top-level experience come Bursaspor as di club dey prepare for di new season.
Bursaspor fans don already welcome di striker with plenty excitement after di club unveil am through one professionally produced announcement video for Instagram, showing how happy dem be to secure one of dia biggest signings of di summer transfer window.
For Iheanacho, dis move na fresh opportunity to rediscover im best form and help one of Turkey historic clubs achieve bigger success.
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Last Updated on July 18, 2026 7:33 am by Hitvibz Media
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