Brendan Rodgers has responded to speculation surrounding Alex Valle’s future at Celtic, insisting the left-back remains a part of the squad despite ongoing reports linking him with a move to Serie A side Como.
Valle, who joined the Hoops on loan from Barcelona in the summer, has impressed in his limited opportunities but has been heavily linked with a switch to Italy in recent weeks.
The speculation suggested his loan spell at Parkhead could be terminated prematurely, with reports claiming Como were keen to secure his services for the remainder of the season.
Barcelona have reportedly given the green light, but as CeltsAreHere revealed on Friday morning, Celtic have the final say in whether or not to end the loan deal early.
However, Rodgers has dismissed these rumours, making it clear that Valle is still a Celtic player and any potential departure would only happen under very specific circumstances.
There are lots of rumours and lots of moving parts, but at this very moment, Alex is here, and he’s preparing for the game tomorrow.
Rodgers said: “He’s still very much a player here. There are lots of rumours and lots of moving parts, but at this very moment, Alex is here, and he’s preparing for the game tomorrow.” [Celtic TV]
Valle’s future at Parkhead has been the subject of speculation amid Celtic’s apparent pursuit of former star Kieran Tierney. With Tierney edging closer to a return on a pre-contract agreement – and potentially a loan deal this month – it has been suggested Valle could find game time harder to come by.
