Norwich manager brands Adam Idah loan a success | OneFootball

Norwich City boss David Wagner has heaped praise on Adam Idah while celebrating his successful loan spell at Celtic. The Irishman was unplayable yesterday as Brendan Rodgers side thrashed Kilmarnock to seal the league title.

Speaking to The Eastern Daily Press, Wagner has been positive about Idah and his Celtic move while explaining a bit about why the decision was made to get him a move earlier this year.

“Every manager likes to have good players, and Adam is a very good player. On him, the decision that we made in the winter window to send him out on loan paid off perfectly.

“I was really backing him when he knocked on my door because I thought this was exactly what he needed to go out of this building and this environment where he knows everybody and everybody knows him and to go for a new challenge.

“He has a talent, but sometimes you need this boost, which you only get when you leave a club and go into another environment. The only thing that has got better after Adam left here is the music in the dressing room, because he is no longer in charge of the music box. I really wish him all the best for the final at Celtic to finish at a high.

“I worked with him for a year and we had the conversations more than once – I think the idea grew over the last couple of months (before January) and I absolutely have seen where he comes from.

“I had the same thoughts in my head before as well. Then he and we found a very good loan – big credit to Brendan and Celtic for how they’ve used him. He’s made a big impact and hopefully he can help them reach their target.”

Despite not being universally well received, Idah has been excellent since joining in January. The lofty striker has scored some huge goals for Brendan’s side – those goals at Motherwell, Hibs and Ibrox before turning out an excellent display last night.

Since joining, Idah has 8 goals and 2 assists in 17 appearances. The return will be encouraging to the player and the Celtic hierarchy, who will be considering making the move a permanent one.

Celtic may need to pay £6m in order to secure the signing of the 23-year-old. Brendan has a player that he trusts to execute his game plans and provide another option to Kyogo.