Idah signs for Swansea City

Swansea City signs Republic of Ireland striker Adam Idah from Celtic on a five-year contract, subject to international clearance.

Adam Idah joins Swansea City from Celtic

Swansea City has signed Adam Idah from Celtic on a five-year contract, with the deal subject to international clearance. The 24-year-old striker will wear the number 33 shirt as the club pushes to strengthen its attacking options in this transfer window. The undisclosed fee and the length of the deal underline Swansea’s commitment to building a more versatile front line after a season of silverware for Idah in Scotland, including league titles and cup wins. Idah's move also adds a player with European competition experience to the squad, following his earlier spell with Norwich City where he gained first‑team exposure and a standout FA Cup moment.

The Republic of Ireland international has 32 caps and arrives after contributing to Celtic’s success in domestic cups and leagues. Having started at Norwich City, where he scored a hat-trick in one of his early appearances, Idah brings a mix of pace, movement and experience at the highest level of club football to Swansea. Head coach Alan Sheehan says the signing strengthens the squad and fits the team’s forward plan, while the club’s leadership notes Idah’s senior experience and potential impact across the attack.

Idah’s arrival signals Swansea’s intent to push for sustained progress rather than quick fixes. His track record in major domestic finals and his Ireland status give the club a credible profile to match on-field tasks. The signing also reflects a broader shift in attention to players who can operate at a high tempo with and without the ball, aligning with the coach’s strategic vision for Swansea.

There are questions to watch. The fee remains undisclosed and a five-year term ties Idah to the club, so the return must justify the risk for the balance sheet and squad planning. How quickly he adapts to Swansea’s style and the level of competition in the league will shape whether this is a turning point or a transitional step in a window that aims to set up longer-term success.

Highlights

The next phase will reveal how Idah fits into Swansea’s evolving attack.