Nigerian striker Kelechi Iheanacho’s prospects of extending his stay at Celtic have improved significantly after the Scottish champions handed Martin O’Neill a permanent contract, with the manager who showed considerable faith in the Nigerian striker now firmly in charge of planning for next season.
Iheanacho joined Celtic in September 2025 on a one-year deal after leaving Sevilla as a free agent, and his contract is due to expire on June 30.
Celtic hold the option to extend the agreement by a further 12 months, and a decision is expected as the club finalises its squad for next season’s title defence and European campaign.
The timing of O’Neill’s appointment works strongly in Iheanacho’s favour.
The experienced manager guided Celtic to a domestic double — the Scottish Premiership and Scottish Cup — and leaned heavily on the Nigerian during the crucial run-in.
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