“Adam Idah Seals Permanent Move to Celtic Following Crucial Scottish Cup Victory”
Adam Idah, a striker for the Republic of Ireland, has officially transferred to Celtic on a permanent basis from Norwich City, signing a five-year contract. Idah had a successful loan spell at Celtic Park during the final four months of the 2023-24 season, scoring eight goals in 15 league matches. His contributions helped Celtic secure their third consecutive Scottish Premiership title and their 12th in 13 years. Idah also scored the decisive goal in the Scottish Cup final against Rangers, clinching another domestic double.
In a statement to Celtic TV, Idah expressed his excitement about the move, saying, “It’s incredible to be back. From the moment I first came on loan, I knew I wanted to play for Celtic. Scoring goals and experiencing the support from the fans was phenomenal, and I’m thrilled to now be a full part of the team and the club.”
Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers praised Idah’s impact, highlighting his dynamic play and how well he has integrated into the team. Rodgers noted that Idah’s performance during his loan spell was crucial to Celtic’s success and expressed confidence in his continued importance to the club.
Idah, 23, was with Norwich City from 2019 to 2024, where he scored 12 goals. Since making his senior debut in 2020 under Stephen Kenny, he has earned 26 caps for Ireland, scoring four goals, with his latest coming in a 2-1 victory over Hungary in June.