Celtic and Brighton have come to an agreement for the transfer of Matt O’Riley, with the midfielder set to move to the Premier League in a deal that will break both Celtic’s and Scottish football’s transfer records, CeltsAreHere understands. The fee is expected to exceed £25 million, making it the most expensive transfer in Scottish football history.
An official announcement could be made as early as Friday night, with the final details being ironed out. If not by then, the deal is likely to be confirmed over the weekend. There’s even talk that O’Riley could be seen in the crowd at Brighton’s Premier League match against Manchester United tomorrow.
O’Riley, who joined Celtic from MK Dons for just £1.5 million, has been a standout for the Hoops, collecting multiple awards last season, including Player of the Year, Young Player of the Year, and Players’ Player of the Year. His move to Brighton is a major step in his career and a significant financial success for Celtic.
Celtic fans are gutted to see O’Riley leave but there is no ill feeling towards him. They are behind him as he takes this next step in his career. O’Riley has been a brilliant player for the Hoops, and supporters hope he makes a big impact in the EPL.
This transfer not only reflects Celtic’s ability to develop top talent but also brings in a record-breaking fee that the club can now use to strengthen their squad ahead of the Champions League campaign. This money NEEDS to be reinvested.
