FC Twente’s hopes of finishing in the top four took a huge hit last night, losing 3-1 at home to PSV, with Gustaf Lagerbielke playing the full 90 minutes. The defeat leaves Twente 11 points behind Utrecht in fourth, with just four games remaining.
Finishing between 5th and 8th would mean participating in qualification next season to secure a spot in the 2025–26 UEFA Conference League. Specifically, finishing 5th qualifies a team directly for these playoffs.
Twente finished third last season, but despite Gustaf Lagerbielke’s consistent performances, it remains uncertain whether he will stay at the Dutch side beyond his loan spell, as there is no option to buy. With no guarantees for Twente, Celtic could look to start a bidding war over the loanee.
Lagerbielke may never become a regular starter for Celtic week in, week out, but he’s shown this season that his Celtic struggles won’t define him. As he aims to prove to the rest of Europe why he is a defender that can be relied upon.
The Swedish defender has made 20 league appearances in a consistent run of form, something he likely wouldn’t have had this season at Celtic.
Lagerbielke has shown glimpses of the player Celtic hoped he would be when they signed him in the summer of 2023. However, he isn’t ready yet to be a regular starter for the Hoops, meaning he will likely leave the club in the summer transfer window.
He will depart with everyone’s best wishes after what has been a respectable season, during which he rebuilt his reputation.
