Transfers: Celtic Sign Real Oviedo Winger Hassan
The 24-year-old winger signed a four-year deal after impressing at the World Cup, with Celtic reportedly paying £6 million plus add-ons.
- Celtic completed the signing of Egyptian winger Haissem Hassan from Real Oviedo on a four-year contract with £3m in potential add-ons.
- Before moving to the Scottish side, Hassan helped Real Oviedo secure promotion to La Liga before suffering relegation back to the Segunda Division after one year.
- Manager Martin O'Neill welcomed the pacy winger, stating, "He is someone who I think has the ability and experience to do very well for us, performing at a high level in domestic and international football."
- Reflecting on the move, Haissem told the Celtic website, "It is a great moment and a real honour for me to join Celtic, a phenomenal club with such a brilliant history and wonderful supporters."
- The Hoops are also assessing potential loan targets to provide cover for Kieran Tierney, including Chelsea left-back Landon Emenalo, while reports have linked the club with 22-year-old Mika Baur.
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This article was originally published on Cedarnews.net. For more news and exclusive reports, visit our website. Getty Images: Haitham Hassan in the Egyptian national team jersey during the match against Argentina in the 2026 World Cup. The transfer of Egyptian winger Haitham Hassan to Scottish club Celtic has brought him back into the spotlight, weeks after his impressive performance against Argentina in the 2026 World Cup. His signing sparked d…
Egyptian international Haissem Hassan joins Scottish club Celtic on four-year deal
Egyptian international Haissem Hassan expressed great delight at joining Scottish club Celtic on a four-year contract, with an option for an additional season. Speaking to Celtic’s official website, Hassan said he feels proud to join such a historic club, noting that its rich history and passionate fanbase were major factors in his decision to move. “When I learned about Celtic’s interest, I didn’t hesitate to join. I look forward to meeting my …
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