Celtic lastly have their new striker with the arrival of former Sevilla ahead Kelechi Iheanacho, greater than 24 hours after the Scottish switch deadline.
Iheanacho had been in talks to hitch Brendan Rodgers’ facet on Monday night following his launch by Sevilla earlier that day, however they weren’t accomplished in time to beat the clock and the 28-year-old needed to wait till 11.06pm on Tuesday night time for his switch to be introduced.
Celtic had already regarded so as to add Anderlecht striker Kasper Dolberg to their ranks, solely to be gazumped by Ajax on the final second, earlier than Chelsea striker David Datro Fofana rejected a mortgage transfer.
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It left the Scottish Premiership champions wanting numbers in assault after letting Adam Idah be part of Swansea for £7m earlier than a alternative had been discovered.
The Hoops did handle one Deadline Day arrival, finishing the £5.2m signing of Hammarby IF winger Sebastian Tounekti, earlier than getting Iheanacho’s transfer over the road a day later.
The transfer reunites the Nigeria ahead with Brendan Rodgers, who as Leicester supervisor oversaw one of the best scoring season of his profession when he netted 12 Premier League objectives in 2020/21.
Celtic boss Brendan Rodgers can be reunited with Iheanacho after their time collectively at Leicester Metropolis
Rodgers mentioned: “I do know Kelechi so effectively and what he can carry to the staff. He’s such a gifted participant, with nice capability, athleticism and work-rate.
“I am sure he will love being at Celtic and I believe our fans will love what he brings. He has great experience and he is right in his peak years so he can be a great signing for us. I am sure he will make a big contribution to the team.”
