Iheanacho rejects new Celtic deal for Turkey's second tier
Nigeria striker Kelechi Iheanacho turns down a new contract with Celtic and joins Bursaspor, who have just been promoted to Turkey's second tier.
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"it was proving 'difficult' to add to their squad this summer because they are competing with big-spending English Championship clubs for players."
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Nigeria striker Kelechi Iheanacho turns down a new contract with Celtic and joins Bursaspor, who have just been promoted to Turkey's second tier.
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