Nigeria, Sept. 3 -- Celtic Football Club have announced the signing of Nigerian striker Kelechi Iheanacho on a one-year deal, with an option for a further year, subject to international clearance.

The 28-year-old joins as a free agent after mutually terminating his contract with Sevilla FC just 24 hours earlier.

Celtic moved swiftly to secure Iheanacho before the Europa League registration deadline, a decision that comes after mounting pressure from supporters who were frustrated by the club's failure to sign a striker on transfer deadline day.

Manager Brendan Rodgers, who previously coached Iheanacho during his time at Leicester City, expressed delight at reuniting with the Nigerian forward and backed him to make an instant impact at ...