ADAM IDAH signed off from Celtic on deadline day by revealing it had always been his intention to return to English football.
The Republic of Ireland international striker saw his wish granted earlier than he envisaged when he joined Swansea City in a £7million switch just over a year after joining the Hoops on a permanent contract.
Idah impressed Brendan Rodgers sufficiently during his short-term loan move from Norwich City for the manager to get the board to sanction a £9.5million deal to take him back to Parkhead.
TITLE WINNER…Adam Idah holds the Premiership silverware after last season’s success.
Despite scoring 20 goals last season, the 24-year-old frontman failed to convince after Kyogo Furuhashi left in a £10million transfer to Rennes in January.
Rodgers was forced to bring in Daizen Maeda from the wing to lead the attack and the Japanese ace responded with 22 goals in a prolific campaign.
Idah had yet to score for the Hoops this time out before returning to the English second tier where he will team up with former Celtic coach Darren O’Dea.
After completing the switch, the Cork-born forward said: “I am really excited about the move.
“When I heard Swansea were interested and I spoke with the owners, spoke with the manager and to Darren about the club and the project, it was a no-brainer for me to come here.
“I am really looking forward to getting down to work. There is a real ambition to make the club successful and I feel the role they want me to take here is a great fit for me.”
PICK IT OUT…Adam Idah slams the Scottish Cup winner past Jack Butland in May 2024.
Idah, speaking in a report in the Daily Record, added: “Celtic are one of the biggest clubs in world football, but for me the end goal is to come back to playing in the English leagues and to try and get back to the Premier League.
“The owners were great, they were very clear in what they want for the club.
“They were brilliant and I hope I can help, and the boys here can help me.”
Idah scored nine goals for the Hoops during his loan period, the most memorable being the late Scottish Cup Final winner against Philippe Clement’s Ibrox side at Hampden on May 25 last year.
