Kelechi Iheanacho fighting for Celtic contract as end-of-season talks planned

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(Credit: Imago, Getty) Mon 6 April 2026 11:00, UK Kelechi Iheanacho is seemingly doing everything he can to convince Celtic that he is worthy of an extra year on his contract ahead of next season. The striker has seen his season heavily disrupted by injuries so far, but he has returned to the fold in recent weeks, and he helped Martin O’Neill’s side remain in the title race with a vital late winner against Dundee on Sunday.

Iheanacho now has three goals from just four starts in the Scottish Premiership this term, but he has so far been unable to stay fit enough to truly stamp his imprint on the team. VISIT THE CELTIC TRANSFER HUB MORE FOOTBALL INSIDER STORIES Celtic set for discussions with Kelechi IheanachoFootball Insider revealed back in February that Celtic are planning talks with Iheanacho regarding his future at the end of the season, with the club hoping to wait until after the end of the title race before making their decision.His latest goal ensured that O’Neill’s men remain in that race for another week at least, but they are clinging on to the coattails of Hearts and Rangers ahead of the league split.

MetricsIheanacho TotalApps (Starts)7 (4)Goals3xG4.06Goals per 900.77Shots on Target6Chances Created5Iheanacho’s stats in the Scottish Premiership this season, as per Fotmob.However, Iheanacho also has the added caveat of fighting for his own future between now and the end of the campaign, as he is effectively playing to convince the club hierarchy that he is worthy of that extension being triggered. Final Iheanacho decision may lie with Celtic medical staff Iheanacho has spent plenty of time with Celtic’s medical team so far this season, and the decision regarding his future may effectively lie in their hands this summer.