Adam Idah: Celtic’s Surprise Package

Adam Idah was signed in the January transfer window last season from Norwich on a loan deal, and it’s safe to say there was some criticism surrounding it. The striker’s goal tally at the Canaries was poor, only managing to score 17 goals in 116 appearances. 

Since arriving at the Parkhead club, he’s been a surprise package, as he made an impact during his loan spell helping the Hoops secure the Scottish Premiership title and even bagged the winner against Rangers in the Scottish Cup Final. The Republic of Ireland international impressed Brendan Rodgers and the Celts that much they signed him on permanent basis for a £9.5 million on a five-year deal, making him the second most expensive signing in the club’s history. 

It was quite a bold move from the Scottish champions, considering they’ve already got Kyogo Furuhashi, who has been their star man up front for the past three seasons. The Japanese striker is clearly Rodgers’ go-to man but that hasn’t stopped Idah from giving him food for thought, as he came off the bench in the 4-1 victory at Tynecastle against Hearts scoring a brace.