Overview
- Celtic announced Iheanacho’s arrival at 11:06pm on Tuesday, more than 24 hours after the Scottish transfer window closed.
- Iheanacho became eligible to sign outside the window after Sevilla terminated his contract, allowing a free-agent move.
- The club also completed a Deadline Day move for Hammarby winger Sebastian Tounekti in a deal worth £5.2m.
- Earlier pursuits for Kasper Dolberg and David Datro Fofana did not materialize, leaving the champions short after Adam Idah’s £7m sale to Swansea.
- Rodgers welcomed the reunion, citing Iheanacho’s ability and work-rate and noting their successful spell at Leicester, where he scored 12 Premier League goals in 2020/21.