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The Digest:

Former Leicester City and Sevilla forward Kelechi Iheanacho has completed a free transfer to Celtic, ending his time in Spain. The Nigerian international cited the opportunity to win trophies and reunite with familiar faces as the primary reasons for his move to the Scottish giants.

Key Points:
  • Kelechi Iheanacho terminated his three-year contract with Sevilla to join Celtic on a free transfer.
  • The primary motivation for joining Celtic is to "fight for silverware," having won trophies during his time in England with Leicester City.
  • The move sees Iheanacho reunite with his former Leicester City manager, Brendan Rodgers, and ex-teammate, Kasper Schmeichel. He expressed excitement about working with both of them again.
  • After struggling to score at Sevilla and a loan spell with Middlesbrough, the forward is looking to get his career back on track and is expected to be a leading striker for Celtic.
  • Iheanacho's arrival follows the recent sales of Celtic's other center-forwards, Kyogo Furuhashi and Adam Idah.
Kelechi Iheanacho's transfer to Celtic marks a pivotal moment in his career. The move, driven by a clear ambition to win trophies, places him in a familiar environment under a coach who knows his abilities. With the striker position at Celtic now open, Iheanacho has a prime opportunity to prove himself and help his new club compete for titles.

Sources: Soccernet.ng