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Kelechi Iheanacho(Image: Getty Images)<\/p>\nCelts have landed the former English Premier League striker on a free transferKelechi Iheanacho(Image: Getty Images)<\/p>\n
Celtic is the perfect platform for Kelechi Iheanacho <\/a>to try and rediscover the kind of form that saw him burst onto the scene at Manchester City 10 years ago.<\/p>\n That’s the view of Nigeria legend and former Super Eagles head coach Finidi George, who reckons the 28-year-old can flourish under Brendan Rodgers<\/a>, having previously played for the Irishman at Leicester<\/a>.<\/p>\n The Hoops were in the market for another senior striker all summer and their need became greater on deadline day after selling Adam Idah to Swansea City for \u00a37million.<\/p>\n However, Denmark international Kasper Dolberg snubbed Celtic in favour of a return to Ajax<\/a> and it wasn’t until the morning after the summer window slam shut that the Parkhead giants officially snapped up Iheanacho on a free transfer following his release from Leicester.<\/p>\n And while fans are unenthused about the arrival of a forward who has scored just four goals across the past two seasons, George – who appeared for Nigeria at two World Cups in the 1990s – has backed his compatriot to make a splash in Glasgow’s East End.<\/p>\n Speaking to Footy-Africa, he said: “Kelechi is a proven talent, and I think Celtic is the perfect stage for him to showcase that again.<\/p>\n “Sometimes players just need the right environment, a club that believes in them. He has the quality, and I believe he will deliver.<\/p>\n “Celtic play attacking football, and Kelechi thrives in that kind of setup. It\u2019s not easy to come back after a tough spell, but great players always find a way.<\/p>\n “He has the hunger, and this is his chance.”<\/p>\n Iheanacho’s lack of minutes in recent seasons have seen him fall out of the Nigeria set-up in the last two international breaks.<\/p>\n But in a clip shared on social media, the striker has showed that he is raring to go if he is selected when Celtic return to action against Kilmarnock in seven days time.<\/p>\n Content cannot be displayed without consent<\/p>\n The ex Man City, Leicester and Sevilla frontman is seen being put through his paces before demonstrating his finishing prowess in front of goal.<\/p>\n Follow Record Sport on Twitter<\/a>, Facebook<\/a> and Instagram<\/a> for all of the up-to-the minute breaking news, video and audio on the SPFL, the Scotland national team and beyond.<\/p>\n You can get all the news you need on our dedicated Celtic<\/a> pages and sign up to our newsletters<\/a> to make sure you never miss a beat throughout the season.<\/p>\n We’re also WhatsApp where we bring all the latest breaking news and transfer gossip directly to you phone. Join our Celtic community here<\/a>.<\/p>\n Tune in to Hotline Live<\/a> every Sunday to Thursday and have your say on the biggest issues in Scottish football and listen to Record Sport’s newest podcast, Game On<\/a>, every Friday for your sporting fix, all in bitesize chunks.<\/p>\n