Kelechi Iheanacho joins Turkish second division side Bursaspor
Nigerian footballer Kelechi Iheanacho has signed with the Turkish second-division club Bursaspor following his departure from Celtic. The move marks his fourth club in two years as he seeks a new chapter in his career.
Why it matters
Iheanacho is a high-profile Nigerian athlete whose career moves are of significant interest to sports fans in West Africa.
Kelechi Iheanacho has signed for Bursaspor, a club in the second tier of the Turkish football pyramid.
The club announced the arrival of the 29-year-old striker with a dramatic AI-generated video on its X page on Friday.
“Welcome to our family, Kelechi Iheanacho,” the caption of the footage reads.
✍️ Ailemize Hoş Geldin, Kelechi Iheanacho / Welcome to our family, Kelechi Iheanacho 💚🤍 pic.twitter.com/mHoImp3ceH
- Bursaspor (@BursasporSk) July 17, 2026
Bursaspor only gained promotion to the Turkish second division at the end of last season after becoming the champions of the country’s third-tier league.
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