Celtic

7Jul

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Nicolas Kuhn Jets Off to Como

DUNDEE, SCOTLAND - APRIL 26: Celtic's Nicolas Kuhn celebrates after scoring to make it 2-0 during a William Hill Premiership match between Dundee Utd and Celtic at the CalForth Construction Arena at Tannadice Park, on April 26, 2025, in Dundee, Scotland. (Photo by Craig Williamson/SNS Group via Getty Images) Nicolas Kuhn is on his way to Italy to finalise his €20 million move from Celtic to ambitious Serie A side Como. The German winger has been pictured on a private jet alongside his agent Fabian Dingler, as he travels to Lombardy to undergo a medical and complete the formalities of his switch. As reported last week, Celtic struck an agreement with Como that will see them net a significant profit on the player they signed for just £3 million from Rapid Vienna in January 2024. ...

RB Leipzig reportedly eyeing £15m swoop for Celtic winger

16Jun

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RB Leipzig reportedly eyeing £15m swoop for Celtic winger

Nicolas Kühn of Celtic FC celebrate during the UEFA Champions League 2024/25 knock out round match between FC Bayern München and Celtic FC at Allianz arena, Munich, Germany on February 18, 2025. Celtic winger Nicolas Kuhn is reportedly attracting attention from his former club, RB Leipzig. The German side are considering a £15 million bid for the 25-year-old. Kuhn impressed during his first full season with the Hoops, catching the eye of several clubs, including Premier League outfits Brentford and Brighton. His early-season form dipped slightly, but his performances have still garnered interest. The Scottish Sun reports that RB Leipzig are keen on bringing Kuhn back to Germany after he scored twice against them in the Champions League. Across the season, he contributed 21 goals and 1...

Rodgers urges Celtic to be bold against Bayern

17Feb

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Champions League

Rodgers urges Celtic to be bold against Bayern

GLASGOW, SCOTLAND - FEBRUARY 15: Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers is seen at full time during the William Hill Premiership match between Celtic FC and Dundee United FC at Celtic Park on February 15, 2025 in Glasgow, Scotland. Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers urged his underdog side not to die wondering in Tuesday's must-win Champions League second-leg away at Bayern Munich. Harry Kane and Bayern Munich dominated most of the first leg of their Champions League playoff at Celtic Park. Bayern are in the driver's seat for a spot in the last 16 after a 2-1 win at Celtic Park on Wednesday. Under this season's new Champions League format, Celtic made it out of the group stage for the first time since 2012-13, finishing 21st in the table. But their progress has come in spite of poor away form in Eu...

Rennes sign Kyogo from Celtic, Jota goes other way

27Jan

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Rennes sign Kyogo from Celtic, Jota goes other way

GLASGOW, SCOTLAND - JANUARY 05: Kyogo Furuhashi of Celtic arrives prior to the William Hill Premiership match between Celtic FC and St. Mirren FC at Celtic Park on January 05, 2025 in Glasgow, Scotland. Ligue 1 side Rennes signed Japanese international Kyogo Furuhashi from Celtic on Monday, with Portuguese forward Jota rejoining the Scottish champions. "After some great years with Celtic, I was looking for a new challenge in a recognised league. Physically and technically, the league is very competitive," Kyogo said in statement on Rennes' website. The 30-year-old Japanese striker joined Celtic in 2021, netting 85 goals in 165 matches across all competitions. "The arrival of Kyogo is what the whole club wanted. He has a technical profile that will strengthen the dressing room. He joins u...

Rodgers: Celtic ready for Champions League game vs Dinamo Zagreb

10Dec

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Rodgers: Celtic ready for Champions League game vs Dinamo Zagreb

GLASGOW, SCOTLAND - SEPTEMBER 14: Celtic's Arne Engels with manager Brendan Rodgers during a William Hill Premiership match between Celtic and Heart of Midlothian at Celtic Park, on September 14, 2024, in Glasgow, Scotland. (Photo by Craig Williamson/SNS Group via Getty Images) Brendan Rodgers believes his in-form Celtic side are primed to pull off their first away win in the Champions League for more than seven years when they face Dinamo Zagreb in the Croatian capital later today. The Hoops have not savoured victory on the road in the group stage of Europe's elite competition since a 3-0 triumph over Anderlecht in Brussels in September 2017. That was in the second season of Rodgers’ first spell in charge. After taking eight points from the first five matches of this season’s co...

Callum McGregor believes Celtic are showing their Champions League credentials

6Nov

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Callum McGregor believes Celtic are showing their Champions League credentials

Celtic's Callum McGregor celebrates after the final whistle in the UEFA Champions League, league stage match at Celtic Park, Glasgow. Picture date: Tuesday November 5, 2024. Celtic captain Callum McGregor feels they have shown they belong at Champions League level by going back to basics and proving a point following their difficult night in Dortmund. The Scottish champions followed up their goalless draw at Atalanta by beating RB Leipzig 3-1 at Parkhead on Tuesday to move on to seven points after four matches. Celtic have bounced back in impressive fashion from the 7-1 thrashing in Germany and thoroughly deserved their comeback victory against a side sitting second in the Bundesliga. McGregor said: “I thought we started the game really well and obviously the goal sort of came out of no...

Barcelona youngster signs new contract before joining Celtic on loan

28Aug

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Barcelona youngster signs new contract before joining Celtic on loan

Celtic have announced the signing of Barcelona defender Alex Valle on a season-long loan. The 20-year-old spent the 2023-24 campaign on loan at Levante, making 29 appearances for the team in the second tier of Spanish football, and he is now spending another season away from his parent club. However, Barcelona have signed the youngster to a new contract until June 2026. "FC Barcelona and defender Alex Valle have reached an agreement to extend the player's contract until 30 June 2026, with the option of two further seasons," read a club statement from Barcelona. "At the same time, FC Barcelona have struck a deal with Celtic football club whereby the player will represent the latter this season until 30 June 2025. There is no purchase option." Valle signs new Barcelona deal be...