Kelechi Iheanacho’s future at Celtic remains uncertain regardless of an outstanding end to the season, with former supervisor Martin O’Neill admitting he has no concept of whether the Nigerian striker will survive on subscription.
Iheanacho left Spanish side Sevilla to join the Scottish champions in the summer season on a one-year deal, and he arrived with questions about whether he should rediscover his happy shape.
The Super Eagles forward struggled to make an immediate impact as well as initiate the difficulties of discovered existence at Celtic Park. But as the season progressed, Iheanacho gradually grew to have things around, prevailing over supporters with forward performances and crucial goals
His greatest moment concluded the weekend at Hampden Park, where he made a lovely intention in Celtic’s 3-nil victory within the Scottish Cup final, supporting the club’s entire every other successful marketing campaign
The 29-year-old elder finished the season with 9 wants in 24 appearances in all competitions, a respectable return after a difficult start.
Speaking often of Iheanacho’s situation, O’Neill suggested that the player himself remains unsure of his fate at the club. “Iheanacho keeps asking me, ‘Do you have any doubts, will they arrest me?’” O’Neill told The Scotsman. “I have no idea, mate. Don’t ask me, I’m not a supervisor anymore.”
For now, Celtic enthusiasts are waiting to see if the Nigerian striker’s over-season resurgence has performed well enough to earn him an extended live. After finishing the campaign strongly, Iheanacho can also feel he gave the membership something to think about.
