Lineker tips Kelechi Iheanacho to score many goals for Celtic

Former England striker Gary Lineker has backed Nigeria forward Kelechi Iheanacho to be a big success at Celtic following his summer move to Glasgow.

Since re-uniting with Brendan Rodgers, the Super Eagles star has become the darling of Celtic fans in the Scottish Premiership. He was on target in a 1-1 draw against Red Star Belgrade during their opening fixture of the Europa League.

“I’ve seen the highlights, one of our favourites from Leicester, Kelechi Iheanacho scored, I think he will score a lot of goals for Celtic,” said Lineker as quoted by CeltsAreHere. “He’s a very, very good finisher Kelechi, in the Scottish League he will bag a lot of goals.”

‘He’s a very, very good finisher Kelechi’

He added: “Brendan Rodgers knows him very well from when he managed him at Leicester. He’s streaky. When he’s on it, he is a natural goalscorer, his movement, and he is a good finisher.

“He was one of those that was always happy, with a really good attitude.”

The 28 year-old signed for the Hoops on a free transfer following the mutual termination of his Sevilla contract. Since joining, Iheanacho has found the net twice in his first three appearances for the Scottish champions.