Kelechi Iheanacho joins Turkey side Bursaspor

Author: efosataiwo@vanguardngr.comPublished on: July 17, 2026Country: Turkey

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Kelechi Iheanacho joins Turkey side Bursaspor

Nigeria international Kelechi Iheanacho, 29, has signed for Turkish club Bursaspor after rejecting a new contract from Celtic Glasgow. He leaves Scotland after helping Celtic win a domestic league and cup double despite an injury-hit campaign. Bursaspor, promoted to the Turkish second tier, confirmed the signing on Friday. Iheanacho scored 9 goals in all competitions for Celtic last season.

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