Former England goalkeeper, Joe Hart has tipped Kelechi Iheanacho to become a major asset for Celtic following his summer move to Glasgow.
Iheanacho, who joined the Scottish champions as a free agent after parting ways with Sevilla, has reunited with his former Leicester City manager Brendan Rodgers and ex-teammate Kasper Schmeichel.
Speaking about the Nigerian forward, Hart recalled his early days at Manchester City:
“Kelechi came in early, he came in from nowhere when he joined us and was pushed straight into the first team,” Hart said.
“At first, I wasn’t sure, but his ability just shone through. He’s got a really cool, calm head and a personality that grew on all of us senior players.”
Hart believes Iheanacho’s biggest challenge has been consistency but insists that, under Rodgers, he can rediscover his best form.
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“If he can get into a rhythm, which is what he’s lacked over the last couple of years, he’s a really dangerous player,” Hart continued.
“He’s a top-end striker, so calm with his finishing and very hard to read. His left foot is so sharp – he can open up or reverse it. With rhythm and fitness, he can be a real asset for the club.”
Hart added that Iheanacho will benefit from the creativity around him at Celtic and expects Rodgers to unlock his full potential once again.
