Celtic complete permanent signing of Adam Idah
Idah joins for a reported initial fee of £8.5million that could rise by a further £1million
Last updated 14th Aug 2024
Celtic have completed the signing of Adam Idah on a permanent basis.
The striker, who was on loan at Parkhead last season, has signed a five-year deal.
Brendan Rodgers' side have paid Norwich City a reported initial fee of £8.5million for his services - but that could rise to a club record fee of £9.5million after add-ons.
The 23-year-old was a big success in Scotland across his six month spell at the start of the year.
He scored nine times in 19 games, many of them crucial strikes as Celtic defended their league title.
The Irishman also hit the winning goal against Rangers in the Scottish Cup final.
Idah had been at the English Championship club for seven years, and scored 17 goals across 116 appearances.
He has also played 26 times for the Republic of Ireland, with four goals to his name.
Upon confirming his return, Idah told Celtic TV: “I think everyone knew where I wanted to be. It’s amazing for me and I’m delighted to be back.
'Within the first couple of days of being here when I came on loan first time, I wanted to play for Celtic.'
"It was amazing to get all of those goals and to be in with the boys and to see these amazing fans week in, week out was unbelievable.
“I’ve never experienced anything like it and I’m just so happy to be back.
“I always wanted to play for Celtic and obviously last season was amazing. To come here now and be fully a part of the team and a part of this club is amazing to me.
“Everyone back home, all my family and friends, they all wanted me to come back to Celtic, myself included, so it’s massive and I’m just so happy to be here."
Brendan Rodgers added: “We are delighted to welcome Adam back to Celtic on a permanent basis and we are so pleased that he has agreed this new five-year contract with the club.
“The club has done brilliantly to secure this long-term deal. We are investing in a player of real quality who will be crucial for us over the next few years.
“He is a player who already has given us so much, performing fantastically for us on loan and really delivering for the club and our fans last season.
'He played a pivotal role in our success last year and I know he can be hugely important for us again.'
“Adam has fantastic attributes and he is a dynamic, hungry, committed player who can make a real difference.
“Really importantly, Adam feels at home at Celtic, he has a love and passion for the club and I know he will be giving everything to once again bring our fans success.”
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