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Celtic has been quite active in the transfer market during the preseason bonanza, which is quite a novelty for Manager Matias Finkelstein, known for the hard negotiator he can be, leading Celtic into making several high-profile changes to their roster. The team has seen key departures, strategic arrivals, and exciting promotions, setting the stage for an ambitious new season.
In a sum-up of the deals closed:
Two reliable defenders have left Celtic to Liverpool:
Manuel Akanji (28, Switzerland): A solid defensive presence.
Mike te Wierik (32, Netherlands): An experienced and dependable player.
In a bid to reinforce their defense, Celtic secured key players from Liverpool:
Jason Denayer (29, Belgium): A tough-tackling and reliable center-back.
Lucas Digne (31, France): An attacking full-back known for his crossing and defensive work.
As well Mount plus £23.5m went to Fiorentina in exchange for Palhinha and Lucas Hernandez:
Lucas Hernandez (28, France), previously at Arsenal, brings versatility and strength to the defense.
Palhinha was then traded to Blackburn in exchange for:
Pablo Fornals (28, Spain): A creative midfielder with a strong defensive work rate.
Lastly, Dowda was sold to Lazio for £3m: This move helped balance the books while freeing up space in the squad.
Celtic also received from the opt-in scout a young talent:
Cameron Weston (19, England): Scouted in the preseason, Weston joins the senior team, adding youthful energy and potential.
New Season Line-Up
With the new additions and retained talents, Celtic's roster for the upcoming season looks as below:
Goalkeepers:
David Raya (28, Spain)
Richard Ofori (30, Ghana)
Lukasz Skorupski (33, Poland)
Warner Hahn (32, Netherlands)
Defenders:
Diego Llorente (30, Spain)
Lucas Digne (31, France)
Lucas Hernandez (28, France)
Ben White (29, England)
Jason Denayer (29, Belgium)
Chris Smalling (35, England)
Midfielders:
André-Frank Zambo Anguissa (29, Cameroon)
Ousmane Dembélé (27, France)
Pablo Fornals (28, Spain)
David Neres (27, Brazil)
Cameron Weston (19, England)
Callum O'Dowda (30, Ireland)
Rico Strieder (31, Germany)
Forwards:
Wissam Ben Yedder (33, France)
Noni Madueke (23, England)
Terrence Boyd (32, USA)
Federico Macheda (33, Italy)
With these strategic moves, Celtic has built a well-rounded squad trying to blend experience and youth. The renewed roster aims to compete with more fierce in the upcoming season, with fans eager to see how these changes will translate on the pitch. The combination of seasoned professionals and emerging talents positions Celtic as a more challenging force ready to fight for higher honors than past seasons.
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In a sum-up of the deals closed:
Two reliable defenders have left Celtic to Liverpool:
Manuel Akanji (28, Switzerland): A solid defensive presence.
Mike te Wierik (32, Netherlands): An experienced and dependable player.
In a bid to reinforce their defense, Celtic secured key players from Liverpool:
Jason Denayer (29, Belgium): A tough-tackling and reliable center-back.
Lucas Digne (31, France): An attacking full-back known for his crossing and defensive work.
As well Mount plus £23.5m went to Fiorentina in exchange for Palhinha and Lucas Hernandez:
Lucas Hernandez (28, France), previously at Arsenal, brings versatility and strength to the defense.
Palhinha was then traded to Blackburn in exchange for:
Pablo Fornals (28, Spain): A creative midfielder with a strong defensive work rate.
Lastly, Dowda was sold to Lazio for £3m: This move helped balance the books while freeing up space in the squad.
Celtic also received from the opt-in scout a young talent:
Cameron Weston (19, England): Scouted in the preseason, Weston joins the senior team, adding youthful energy and potential.
New Season Line-Up
With the new additions and retained talents, Celtic's roster for the upcoming season looks as below:
Goalkeepers:
David Raya (28, Spain)
Richard Ofori (30, Ghana)
Lukasz Skorupski (33, Poland)
Warner Hahn (32, Netherlands)
Defenders:
Diego Llorente (30, Spain)
Lucas Digne (31, France)
Lucas Hernandez (28, France)
Ben White (29, England)
Jason Denayer (29, Belgium)
Chris Smalling (35, England)
Midfielders:
André-Frank Zambo Anguissa (29, Cameroon)
Ousmane Dembélé (27, France)
Pablo Fornals (28, Spain)
David Neres (27, Brazil)
Cameron Weston (19, England)
Callum O'Dowda (30, Ireland)
Rico Strieder (31, Germany)
Forwards:
Wissam Ben Yedder (33, France)
Noni Madueke (23, England)
Terrence Boyd (32, USA)
Federico Macheda (33, Italy)
With these strategic moves, Celtic has built a well-rounded squad trying to blend experience and youth. The renewed roster aims to compete with more fierce in the upcoming season, with fans eager to see how these changes will translate on the pitch. The combination of seasoned professionals and emerging talents positions Celtic as a more challenging force ready to fight for higher honors than past seasons.
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