The manager admitted he is unable to offer guarantees regarding the Nigerian’s situation due to his own uncertain long-term position at the club.
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Iheanacho joined Celtic on a one-year deal last summer, with the club holding an option to extend his contract for an additional year depending on performance.
“Iheanacho keeps asking me! ‘What do you think, are they going to keep me on?’” O’Neill told the Scotsman.
“I have no idea, mate. Don’t ask me, I am not the manager anymore. This morning again, he stopped me in the lift. ‘Are you staying on?’ I have no idea, can you just concentrate on the game this afternoon”
Iheanacho scored nine goals in 24 appearances in all competitions for Celtic during the 2025-26 season.