Celtic have been busy this summer both on and off the pitch, with significant developments in transfers, young talent, and squad management as they prepare for the 2025/26 season[1].
On the transfer front, Celtic have confirmed the departure of winger Nicolas Kuhn, who is set to join Italian club Como in a €19 million deal. This follows a standout season for Kuhn, who scored 21 goals and provided 15 assists in 51 appearances[5]. While the transfer fee is substantial, it is reported that Celtic will not receive the full sum due to the FIFA solidarity mechanism[8].
In terms of new arrivals, Celtic have secured the signing of Benjamin Nygren from Nordsjælland for €1.5 million, with the Swedish attacker signing a long-term contract until June 2029 and an option for a further year[2]. The club also remains interested in Michel-Ange Balikwisha, though progress on that deal has been slowed for internal reasons[2].
Celtic are also looking to upgrade and deepen their squad, aiming for a stronger starting XI and a more impactful bench after a season highlighted by a commendable Champions League campaign and a Scottish Cup final appearance that exposed squad limitations[2][7]. There is ongoing interest in several key players including Daizen Maeda, Reo Hatate, and Cameron Carter-Vickers, but the club is eager to avoid multiple high-profile departures given the risks to squad stability[1].
Additionally, Celtic have focused on youth development, recently announcing that seven academy starlets—including Hassan Dembele, Nathan Meechan, Joseph Haney, Rocco Di Giacomo, Emmanuel Obdiwe, Lucas Clearie, and Kayden Daly—have signed their first professional contracts with the club[4].
Offloading underperforming players remains a challenge, with several signings from last summer contributing little and contracts running until 2028[1]. The management is working to clear “deadwood” and make space for new additions that can help Celtic compete both domestically and in Europe[1].
References
- [1] Celtic summer 2025 transfer news and updates – Celtic365
- [2] Celtic summer 2025 transfer news and updates – Celtic365
- [4] Celtic confirm seven starlets sign first professional contracts
- [5] Fabrizio Romano CONFIRMS €19m Celtic transfer after shock U-turn
- [7] Celtic summer 2025 transfer news and updates – Celtic365
- [8] Glasgow Celtic Rumours | Breaking News – NewsNow