Kelechi Iheanacho will earn a guaranteed salary of €1.4 million (about N2.2 billion) every year after joining Turkish side Bursaspor, club president Enes Çelik has confirmed, Footynaija reports.
The Super Eagles striker signed a three-year deal with Bursaspor after leaving Celtic this summer. Although Celtic were interested in keeping him following a strong 2025/26 season, the Nigerian forward decided to start a new chapter in Turkey.
Iheanacho regained his confidence in Scotland despite dealing with fitness problems during the campaign. He scored important goals and produced key performances that helped Celtic win the domestic double. After Celtic chose not to activate the extension option in his contract, talks over a fresh deal continued, but the former Leicester City and Sevilla striker eventually committed his future to Bursaspor until 2029.
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Speaking at the club’s preseason camp in Topuk Yaylası, Çelik explained how difficult the transfer was to complete.
“We have been in contact with Kelechi Iheanacho for 40 days. It was a bit difficult. I just watched his training session in terms of shooting. He feels different.
“Furkan Akın had serious contacts regarding the Iheanacho transfer. I thank them all. I thank our football department and our Administrative Manager.”
The Bursaspor president also defended the financial package offered to the Nigerian.
“It was important to handle it in a way that was in Bursaspor’s best interests. Iheanacho has a guaranteed salary agreement with us of 1.4 million euros.”
“We made a 3-year agreement. There are players in our league who earn 2.2 million euros but are not even half as good as Iheanacho. We are also considering the club’s financial structure.”
With the 2026/27 Turkish Super Lig season approaching, Iheanacho will now aim to repay Bursaspor’s faith by leading the club’s attack.
