Celtic sign free agent Kelechi Iheanacho on one-year deal

Celtic have confirmed the signing of free agent Kelechi Iheanacho on a one-year deal.

The Hoops were scrambling for a striker as the summer transfer window closed on Monday night, with Adam Idah sealing a move to Swansea City.

Fans shared their frustration at a lack of incomings at Parkhead, with Tunisian winger Sebastian Tounekti the only recruit through the door on the final day.

Iheanacho, who played under Brendan Rodgers at Leicester City, negotiated his release from Sevilla on Monday and became a free agent.

Celtic confirmed the 28-year-old has signed a one-year deal with the option of a further year.

Rodgers told the club’s website: “I know Kelechi so well and what he can bring to the team. He is such a talented player, with great ability, 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.”