Former Celtic midfielder Ryan Christie looks set to land Celtic another £1m due to a ‘survival clause’ in his Bournemouth deal a source has told CeltsAreHere. This news is music to the ears of the Parkhead club and the Bhoys in green, who have been watching their former star’s progress in the English Premier League with interest.
The Scottish international left Celtic in the summer of 2021, not long after Ange Postecoglou was hired as the new Celtic boss. The Hoops got a small fee from the Championship side at the time, but it’s clear that the addons in Christie’s contract were always going to be pivotal.
Celtic received £1m when Bournemouth were promoted to the English Premier League, and now look set to land another £1m due to their impressive performance this season. The English club has put space between themselves and the drop after beating Southampton on Thursday evening. While they’re not safe yet, Bournemouth are in a good position going into the final part of the season.
This news will no doubt be greeted with delight by Celtic if the money does come in. Michael Nicholson will have been keeping a close eye on Christie’s progress since he left the club. The midfielder was a fan favourite during his time at Parkhead, and his departure was a blow to the Bhoys in green when Ange was looking to rebuild
But the silver lining to that is we continue to profit from the deal which can go straight into Ange Postecoglou’s coffers for the summer transfer window. The Australian coach has already made some shrewd signings in his time at Celtic, and the additional funds will no doubt help him to strengthen the squad further.
As for Christie, his time at Bournemouth has been something of a mixed bag. He has been in and out of the team this season, and his performances have been somewhat inconsistent. But there’s no doubt that he has the talent to succeed at the highest level, and his former club will be delighted to see him doing well.
There’s potentially even more good news on the horizon for Celtic fans, as the club still could pull in more money this summer from the English Premier League if Arsenal sell Kieran Tierney. [RecordSport]
The left-back has not been considered a starter for Mikel Arteta all season. If Tierney is sold for a significant sum, Celtic will be entitled to a percentage of the transfer fee, as part of the deal that took him to Arsenal. This would be another welcome boost to the club’s finances and could help Ange Postecoglou bring in some high-quality reinforcements for the new season.
Before Celtic can even think about potential windfalls from the English Premier League, they have the small matter of a Scottish Cup semi-final against The Rangers.
The Bhoys are chasing down a treble, having virtually secured the Scottish Premiership title and already won the League Cup this season. However, The Rangers are not going to make it easy for their Glasgow rivals, as they look to successfully defend the Scottish Cup they won last season.
It promises to be an intense and fiercely contested match, with both teams desperate for victory. Celtic will be hoping to maintain their recent good form and secure their place in the final, where they can continue their pursuit of a historic treble.
