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Kelechi Iheanacho spent a year with Sevilla Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers says Kelechi Iheanacho "will make a big contribution" after beating the Europa League signing deadline to secure the Nigeria striker as a free agent. The 28-year-old Nigeria international's arrival on a one-year contract comes 24 hours after he came to an agreement with Sevilla to terminate his deal with the Spanish club. It also comes after Celtic came under fire from their supporters for their failure to sign a striker on transfer deadline day. Rodgers has turned to someone he managed during the striker's seven-year spell with Leicester City. "He is such a talented player, with great ability, athleticism and work-rate, " he told Celtic's website. Fans group demands Celtic explain transfer 'disarray' Irate fans & upset boss - how did Celtic get here? Who has your Premiership club brought in & let go? - summer 2025 "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. " Rodgers had said last week that Adam Idah would not be allowed to leave without a replacement being signed. When the Irishman was sold to Swansea City on deadline day without Celtic finding one, the Affiliation of Celtic Supporters Clubs was among those expressing its outrage, calling on chief executive Michael Nicholson to explain the "failure to strengthen the squad" and "the disarray witnessed on the final evening of the transfer window". However, Rodgers insisted Iheanacho "will love being at Celtic and I believe our fans will love what he brings". Iheanacho, capped 59 times, started his senior career with Manchester City, picking up a League Cup winner's medal during his time at the Etihad. He then joined Leicester City, was an FA Cup winner in 2021 and helped his country to a second-place finish at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations. Iheanacho moved to Sevilla last summer before spending the end of season on loan with English Championship side Middlesbrough. Visit our Celtic page for all the latest news, analysis and fan views Get Celtic news notifications in the BBC Sport app Glasner wins Guehi transfer battle at Liverpool's expense 'I'm here to entertain' - Alcaraz books semi-final spot 'Undercooked and overcooked' - frazzled England humbled Can science reveal the secrets of UFOs? Comedian Bob Mortimer chooses his desert island tracks From Premier League glory to financial devastation A notorious female gangster, the 'Black Widow', opens up 'Aberdeen savour the most perfect game ever played' How Mc Tominay became a Napoli icon after Man Utd exit Scotland men's internationals to be shown live on BBC Commonwealth Games: Why is it so special to be part of Team Scotland? From titles to tinpottery - rank Scotland's top 10 clubs Glasner wins Guehi transfer battle at Liverpool's expense - how deal fell through Arsenal's Kelly, Russo and Mc Cabe discuss football 'icks' Video Arsenal's Kelly, Russo and Mc Cabe discuss football 'icks' 'Liverpool's record-breaking summer has surely made title a formality' Which NFL team should you support? Premier League £3bn summer spending surpasses record What does Australia's Hundred dominance mean for women's cricket? All of the deals on transfer deadline day in one place Q&A: Norris' title hopes - and Antonelli 'like an artichoke' In Pictures: Sporting photos of the week 'A sour taste' - inside a summer like no other in Newcastle's history 'Donald banking on experience for Ryder Cup bear pit' Stunning Szoboszlai free-kick helps Liverpool beat Arsenal. Video Stunning Szoboszlai free-kick helps Liverpool beat Arsenal Ex-Premier League players lost millions in investments - watch on i Player The player power fallout: 'Despicable' stars or 'hypocritical' clubs? Who won the Scottish Premiership transfer window? Norris to 'go for it' after Zandvoort title blow Invincibles three-peat - how they did it and why era could be ending Who is at risk as Welsh rugby consultation starts? Gene tests begin in women's athletics - new rule explained Arteta's cloak of caution ends in more Anfield misery for Arsenal Copyright © 2025 BBC. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Read about our approach to external linking.