Watch: Former Celtic striker reaches remarkable 18-goal tally after summer Parkhead exit
Former Celtic striker Kelechi Iheanacho has continued his sensational form in Turkey, taking his tally to 18 goals in just 15 appearances since leaving Parkhead.
The Nigerian international departed Glasgow during the summer transfer window, joining Turkish second-tier outfit Bursaspor despite Martin O’Neill’s desire to retain his services.
Iheanacho had impressed during his brief spell at Celtic, but his performances since leaving Scotland have taken his goalscoring exploits to another level.
The striker had remarkably found the net in every appearance this season until drawing a blank last weekend.
However, he wasted little time rediscovering his scoring touch, opening the scoring in Saturday’s away clash against Antalyaspor.
Iheanacho converted a first-time finish following a cutback from Amine Boutrah, taking his tally for club and country to 18 goals this campaign.
His prolific start has reportedly broken the record for the most goals scored by a new signing in Turkish football history.
Bursaspor currently sit top of the table, having recorded ten wins, two draws and two defeats from their opening 14 matches.
The club are targeting a return to the Turkish top flight for the first time since 2019, with a top-two finish guaranteeing promotion.
Iheanacho’s remarkable form has also reportedly attracted interest from several bigger clubs in Turkey, raising the possibility of another move in the near future.
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