Stiliyan Petrov says Nigeria international forward Kelechi Iheanacho hasn’t done enough to warrant a new deal at Scottish side Celtic despite the role he played in helping them win the league title, OwnGoalNigeria.com reports.
Iheanacho who joined the club on a free transfer from Sevilla penned a year deal, but with the club holding the option of extending it based on his performances.
Talks on an extension has not been in the news for the 29 year old, who scored crucial winners against Dundee, Hibs and Motherwell in the run in to the league title, but Petrov isn’t convinced.
Asked on The Scottish Football Social Club if he should be handed an extension, Petrov said: “Sorry, no. You need a striker who can compete all season, who is fit all season, who is ready, who is mobile.
“You know what? He’s done so well. For me, with what Celtic stands for, they have to go for something different. Something more powerful.
“That’s the way it is, unfortunately, at a big club. I don’t think Iheanacho is the answer for the future.”
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