Joe Hart thinks Kelechi Iheanacho can find himself a 'special' home at Celtic - if he proves his quality.
The striker was brought to Parkhead on a free transfer shortly after the summer window slammed shut.
Hart, who spent three successful years with the Bhoys, played alongside Iheanacho at Manchester City.
Speaking after a legends match between his old club and Manchester United at Celtic Park on Saturday, the now-retired goalkeeper cast his verdict on the move.
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Indeed, Hart drew comparisons between Iheanacho's switch to Celtic and his own back in 2021: "We’ve all had disappointing 12 months in our careers," he said [RecordSport]. "Very few haven’t, and certainly striker-wise.
"But those 12 months don’t define you, it’s the previous work he’s put in.
"Coming over, getting that contract and a chance at Manchester City, gets a great move to Leicester City.
"There’s a player in him, and as much as Celtic want to bring in young talent from around the world and nurse them, develop them and then sell them for great profit, there’s also room for people like Kelechi.
"He’s a little bit younger than I was, but didn’t have a good 12 months previous to coming here.
"But my quality was there and I know the quality’s there with Kelechi.
"It’s just if he wants to be in the room, whether he wants to put it in.
"But Brendan knows him, and it’s such a nice feeling to walk in when you know the coach and you know what he expects of you. You can have some real truthful conversations.
"So if he can bring that to the table then he can find himself a special home when he’s been a bit lost for a couple of months."
