Idah Delight – “I’m just so happy to be back,” welcome home Adam

Adam Idah returns to the Champions as he signs five-year-deal with Celtic…

Celtic this evening officially announced the signing of Adam Idah on a five-year-deal from Norwich City, subject to international clearance. The 23-year-old Irish internationalist striker enjoyed a successful loan spell at Paradise last season, playing a pivotal role in securing a historic league and Scottish Cup double triumph for Brendan Rodgers’ side.

The Ireland international striker made 19 appearances for the club after joining on loan in January last season, and scored nine goals, including a last-gasp winner in the Scottish Cup final in the Glasgow Derby to clinch the double. That must be one of the most watched goals in Celtic’s history. Bet you have watched it hundreds of times yourself?

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💬 “I’m so happy to be back here. I can’t wait to see you all soon.”#WelcomeHomeAdam🍀 pic.twitter.com/w3XSqqkqKi

— Celtic Football Club (@CelticFC) August 14, 2024

Speaking exclusively to Celtic TV after making his much-anticipated move to the Celtic, Adam Idah said: “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 had this to say about finally getting the Idah deal over the line: “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.”