New Celtic signing Kelechi Iheanacho has hailed Brendan Rodgers as “massively important” to him, and says the Northern Irishman’s man-management is second to none.

Iheanacho signed for Celtic on a one-year contract after the transfer deadline, having been released by Sevilla to allow him to move as a free agent.

It was a transfer that reunited the 28-year-old with his former Leicester manager and Iheanacho was full of enthusiasm for working under Rodgers again. He says the Celtic boss has a talent for getting the best out of players.

“He’s been massively important in my career,” the forward told Celtic TV. “He looked after me when I was in Leicester and gave me the opportunity to show my talent and help the team to win trophies.

“He’s a great manager and a great person. He’s got a good

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