Super Eagles forward Kelechi Iheanacho has been released by Sevilla after the Spanish club terminated his contract on transfer deadline day, leaving the Nigerian striker without a club and thrusting him into one of the biggest transfer sagas of the summer.
The announcement came in a brief statement from Sevilla late Monday night, sending shockwaves through both LaLiga and Nigerian football circles. The 28-year-old’s sudden exit means he is now a free agent, able to join a new team outside the transfer window.
Sky Sports reports that Scottish giants Celtic are already positioning themselves for a sensational reunion between Iheanacho and manager Brendan Rodgers. The pair previously worked together at Leicester City, where the Nigerian forward enjoyed some of his most prolific spells in European football.
Celtic’s interest has been heightened by the sale of striker Adam Idah to Swansea City for £6 million, leaving a gap in their attack that Rodgers believes Iheanacho is perfectly suited to fill. The Hoops had earlier targeted Chelsea forward David Datro Fofana, but the Ivorian is now set for a loan switch to Charlton instead.
Iheanacho’s departure from Sevilla comes just months after joining the Andalusian club, where injuries and limited opportunities stunted his impact. Despite flashes of his trademark finishing, the Nigerian was unable to secure a long-term role in Quique Sánchez Flores’ plans.
For Iheanacho, this latest twist could yet prove a lifeline. A move to Celtic would offer Champions League football, a passionate fan base, and the chance to reignite his career under a coach who knows how to get the best out of him. The striker has also been linked with late inquiries from clubs in Turkey and the Middle East.
As fans await his next move, one thing is clear: Kelechi Iheanacho’s story is far from over. From Manchester City to Leicester and now this dramatic Sevilla exit, the Nigerian forward remains one of the most intriguing free agents on the market—and his next chapter could define the final peak years of his career.
