Why Kenyans are eagerly waiting for Victor Wanyama's big announcement

CF Montreal midfielder Victor Wanyama (2) celebrates the victory during the Audi 2022 MLS, Fussball Herren, USA Cup Playoffs match between Orlando City SC and CF Montreal held at Saputo Stadium in Montreal on October 16, 2022.

Why Kenyans are eagerly waiting for Victor Wanyama's big announcement

Fabian Simiyu 10:32 - 25.10.2022

Victor Wanyama is one of the richest and most successful Kenyan footballers after playing for top clubs like Celtic, Southampton, and Tottenham Hotspur.

Former Harambee stars captain Victor Wanyama is a free agent after running down his contract with CF Montreal of Canada.

Victor Wanyama played his last match for CF Montreal on October 23, 2022, having played 80 matches and scored 5 times for the Canadian-based club.

Wanyama is a self-born leader as he played  a major role in helping CF Montreal to finish 2nd in the Eastern Conference League.

CF Montreal al midfielder Victor Wanyama (2) drives the ball during the first half of the Orlando City vs CF Montreal soccer match at Exploria Stadium in Orlando, FL on September 15, 2021.

READ: Victor Wanyama to exit FC Montreal, what next for him?

Wanyama had communicated earlier on that this was going to be his last season with the MLS club and to many Kenyans, he has had a marvelous stint at Montreal.

Wanyama has been quiet after exiting Montreal and Kenyans are eagerly waiting for him to make an announcement on where he intends to play in the future.

Wanyama is widely idolized in Kenya considering he worked really hard to put Harambee Stars on the map when he was the national team's captain.

It is rumoured that Wanyama was being monitored by Celtic, which is his former club between 2018 and 2019 before he moved to CF Montreal from Spurs.

CF Montreal midfielder Victor Wanyama (2) controls the ball during the MLS, Fussball Herren, USA match between Charlotte FC and CF Montreal held at Saputo Stadium in Montreal on June 25, 2022.

Kenyans in particular will be happy if he will re-sign for Celtic since he will get the chance of playing in the Champions League again.

Wanyama has in the past opened up on wanting to play for Celtic again while speaking to the press in 2021.

He opened up about having had a good time while in Scotland and how the Celtic fans are a vibe. He still loves Celtic and he won't mind playing there again. Where will Wanyama play next?

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